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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 18 students earned their Human Development degrees in MS.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Mississippi

There are 12,390 people in the state and 1,489,720 people in the nation working in human development jobs.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Mississippi

Human Development grads earn an average of $28,710 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation.

#3

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. An average student at Tougaloo will pay a net price of $13,382.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 20% $66,990
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $29,320
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $26,030
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $49,410
Preschool Teachers 5% $25,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 21
Textile & Apparel Studies 1

View all majors related to Child Development & Family Studies

View Nationwide Child Development & Family Studies Report

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