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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in New York

992 students earned Human Development degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Child Development & Family Studies is the 78th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in New York

Human Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 560
Associate Degree 318
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, a human development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human development majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in New York

In this state, there are 130,970 people employed in jobs related to a human development degree, compared to 1,489,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in New York

Human Development grads earn an average of $45,250 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,213 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. In their early career, SUNY Empire grads earn an average salary of $42,646.

#3

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,719.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,072 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $35,308 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,659.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $78,779. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. An average student at Cornell will pay a net price of $37,042.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,773 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $7,927. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,459 a year.

#8

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,545 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,989 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $6,410.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 22% $35,020
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $51,840
Preschool Teachers 12% $38,890
Childcare Workers 8% $26,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human development.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 253
Textile & Apparel Studies 203
General Family & Consumer Sciences 53
Human Sciences Business Services 24
Housing 14

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