Child Development & Family Studies at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #11 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 42 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #34 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #448 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,977 |
| 2 years | $33,708 |
| 3 years | $31,149 |
| 4 years | $39,245 |
| 5 years | $40,060 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $39,245, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 96% women (86) and 4% men (4).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 28 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 100% were women (28) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 27 master’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below 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 Missouri State University-Springfield
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 28 |
| Family Systems | 5 |
| Child development | 35 |
| Family & Community Services | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
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