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Child Development & Family Studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Child Development & Family Studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 child development & family studies degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Child Development & Family Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #3 of 10
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #139 of 540
Best Value Southeast (Region) #142 of 172
Best Value Nationwide #450 of 541

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #3 of 10
Best Value Tennessee #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #20 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #139 of 540
Best Value Southeast (Region) #142 of 172
Best Value Nationwide #450 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Child Development & Family Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Family Studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,822
2 years $31,598
3 years $34,435
4 years $36,300
5 years $44,119

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville take home a median $36,300, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at $22,790.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 96% women (103) and 4% men (4).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 76 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 96% were women (73) and 4% were men (3).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 66
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 26 master’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 96% were women (25) and 4% were men (1).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, lower than the national average of 36%.*

Child Development & Family Studies Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 4 doctoral child development & family studies graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies doctoral degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

*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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The Child Development & Family Studies program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 107

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. 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

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