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Child Development & Family Studies in Washington

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 540 students earned their Human Development degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 243
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 243
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 243
Associate Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Washington

29,100 people in the state and 1,489,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to human development.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $40,200, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. 78% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. 62% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,108. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. In their early career, Spokane Falls Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,715.

#5

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,751. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,228 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,714.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in WA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 25% $61,470
Farm and Home Management Advisors 20% $55,720
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $39,610
Social and Human Service Assistants 15% $37,960
Childcare Workers 14% $27,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Textile & Apparel Studies 76
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 22
General Family & Consumer Sciences 15
Housing 2

View all majors related to Child Development & Family Studies

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