Child Development & Family Studies at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 75 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 540 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 541 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 75 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 540 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’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 | $29,041 |
| 2 years | $32,536 |
| 3 years | $39,136 |
| 4 years | $44,071 |
| 5 years | $52,826 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $44,071, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 77% women (103) and 23% men (31).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 121 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 77% were women (93) and 23% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 30% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*
Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 9 master’s child development & family studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 36%.*
Child Development & Family Studies Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Among the 4 doctoral child development & family studies graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Child Development & Family Studies doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 25%.*
*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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 134 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at Ohio State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.