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Child Development & Family Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 child development & family studies degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#6 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 75
Best Value	Illinois	#32 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 540
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#49 of 75
Best Value	Nationwide	#331 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Child Development & Family Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,276
2 years	$44,542
3 years	$51,312
4 years	$59,948

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $59,948, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 80% women (24) and 20% men (6).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 25 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 5 master’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above 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 Illinois Chicago

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

Concentration	Graduates
Child development	5
Other Child & Family Studies	25

Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Child Development & Family Studies majors, 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.