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Child Development & Family Studies in Virginia

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Virginia

1,270 Human Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Child Development & Family Studies is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 496
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 496
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 496
Bachelor’s Degree 345
Associate Degree 240
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 160
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 160
Master’s Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 21.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 33,960 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $33,580, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,623 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. 95% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 31% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,759 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. A typical student attending Reynolds Community College will pay a net price of $5,935. In their early career, Reynolds Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,188.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Danville Community College will pay a net price of $7,823.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 21% $30,900
Farm and Home Management Advisors 11% $0
Community and Social Service Specialists 9% $55,500
Preschool Teachers 8% $30,680
Childcare Workers 7% $22,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 315
Human Sciences Business Services 89
Textile & Apparel Studies 48
Family & Consumer Economics 18
General Family & Consumer Sciences 17
Other Family & Human Sciences 9

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