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Child Development & Family Studies in Utah

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Utah

739 students earned Human Development degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 696
Associate Degree 35
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 86.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Utah

There are 14,020 people in the state and 1,489,720 people in the nation working in human development jobs.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Utah

Human Development grads earn an average of $29,700 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

320 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,826 a year.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,578. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#6

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,996 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#6

Snow College

Ephraim
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,564. In their early career, Snow College grads earn an average salary of $31,813.

#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,197. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,969 after earning their degree at this institution.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in UT

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Childcare Workers 40% $20,910
Preschool Teachers 39% $28,200
Home Economics Professors 35% $60,180
Social and Human Service Assistants 33% $26,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Other Family & Human Sciences 106
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 89
Textile & Apparel Studies 18
General Family & Consumer Sciences 15
Housing 13
Family & Consumer Economics 5

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