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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Virginia

29 Human Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Child Development & Family Studies is the 113th most popular major out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 33,960 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $33,580, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 66% of students get financical aid.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 21% $30,900
Farm and Home Management Advisors 11% $0
Community and Social Service Specialists 9% $55,500
Preschool Teachers 8% $30,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 10

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