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Child Development & Family Studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Family Studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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