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Child Development & Family Studies in South Carolina

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in South Carolina

636 Human Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 221
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 191
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 191
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 191
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Master’s Degree 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 38.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 18,810 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 South Carolina

In this state, human development grads earn an average of $28,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $35,830.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 89% of students get financical aid.

#2

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $19,127. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,031. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,064 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Converse College

Spartanburg
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,534.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,345 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Graduates earn an average $34,895 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,722.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,160.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,339 after graduation. 95% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,803. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid.

#10

College of Charleston

Charleston
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in SC

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $0
Social and Human Service Assistants 14% $28,400
Preschool Teachers 12% $23,130
Childcare Workers 6% $19,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 38
General Family & Consumer Sciences 36
Housing 9

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