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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Tennessee

71 students earned Human Development degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 20,160 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 Tennessee

Human Development grads earn an average of $32,920 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Lee University

Cleveland
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in TN

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 25% $59,410
Social and Human Service Assistants 17% $31,330
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $37,850
Preschool Teachers 9% $28,040
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $43,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
General Family & Consumer Sciences 10
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3

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