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Child Development & Family Studies at Concordia University-Saint Paul

If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Concordia University-Saint Paul. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Concordia University-Saint Paul is in Saint Paul, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Online Class Availability at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Online coursework is an option at Concordia University-Saint Paul. Of 6,003 students, 2,761 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,355 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Concordia University-Saint Paul

These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Saint Paul’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#6 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#37 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#41 of 42
Best Value	Nationwide	#458 of 541
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#494 of 540

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul

Those who finish Concordia University-Saint Paul’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,561
2 years	$30,988
3 years	$28,609
4 years	$37,978
5 years	$40,011

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul report median earnings of $37,978, compared with $63,573 for all Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul stands at $30,583.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul are 91% women (42) and 9% men (4).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Of the 30 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Concordia University-Saint Paul, 90% were women (27) and 10% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul, below the national average of 41%.*

Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Among the 11 master’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Concordia University-Saint Paul, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 36% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations at Concordia University-Saint Paul

The Child Development & Family Studies program at Concordia University-Saint Paul includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies	16
Child development	30

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at Concordia University-Saint Paul pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Child Development & Family Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$75,358
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521
Social and Human Service Assistants	$69,957
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,776
Clinical Neuropsychologists	$57,643
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.