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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Illinois

102 students earned Human Development degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 90th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Illinois

57,870 people in the state and 1,489,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to human development.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, human development grads earn an average of $32,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $35,830.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Erikson Institute

Chicago
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,584. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $36,470
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $29,950
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Family & Consumer Sciences 54
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 27

View all majors related to Child Development & Family Studies

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