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153 students earned Human Development degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 109th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in California

Human Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a human development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human development majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.2%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 177,470 people employed in jobs related to a human development degree, compared to 1,489,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in California

Human Development grads earn an average of $43,330 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,428 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,260. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,057 after earning their degree at this institution. 41% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Mills College

Oakland
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,949.

#7

Biola University

La Mirada
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 16% $39,980
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $45,960
Preschool Teachers 10% $34,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human development.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Textile & Apparel Studies 17
General Family & Consumer Sciences 11
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3

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