Child Development & Family Studies at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #475 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $32,035 |
| 2 years | $32,854 |
| 3 years | $34,456 |
| 4 years | $40,855 |
| 5 years | $46,446 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $40,855, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio 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 University-Main Campus stands at $19,343.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 100% women (45) and 0% men (0).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 36 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 100% were women (36) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*
Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 9 master’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
*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 University-Main Campus
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.