Child Development & Family Studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Studying Online at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 42 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #432 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 | $41,644 |
| 2 years | $44,276 |
| 3 years | $48,131 |
| 4 years | $52,233 |
| 5 years | $58,181 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $52,233, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 96% women (23) and 4% men (1).
Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Among the 24 master’s child development & family studies graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 96% were women (23) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Child Development & Family Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower 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 Nebraska-Lincoln
This Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.