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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in South Carolina

64 students earned Human Development degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in South Carolina

There are 18,810 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 South Carolina

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $28,940, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in SC

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $0
Social and Human Service Assistants 14% $28,400
Preschool Teachers 12% $23,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 15

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