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Child Development & Family Studies at University of Central Oklahoma

If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Oklahoma. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Central Oklahoma is in Edmond, OK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 child development & family studies degrees were granted at University of Central Oklahoma.

Online Class Availability at University of Central Oklahoma

Many students take online classes at University of Central Oklahoma. Among 12,554 students, 1,754 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,328 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at University of Central Oklahoma

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Oklahoma’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#16 of 18
Best Value	Oklahoma	#17 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#52 of 59
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#53 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#469 of 541
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#471 of 540

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

Graduates of University of Central Oklahoma’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	$27,576
2 years	$30,437
3 years	$36,843
4 years	$37,972
5 years	$44,074

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Central Oklahoma report median earnings of $37,972, compared with $50,729 for all University of Central Oklahoma graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Central Oklahoma is $27,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Central Oklahoma are 100% women (23) and 0% men (0).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Of the 20 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, 100% were women (20) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 50% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Of the 3 master’s child development & family studies graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 67% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, higher 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 University of Central Oklahoma

The Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Central Oklahoma breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies	20
Other Child & Family Studies	3

Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Central Oklahoma go on to a range of careers. Here 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.