by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development & family studies.
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BYU holds a strong position among schools offering child development & family studies. In particular, it placed #257 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University handed out 285 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Child Development & Family Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU report a median salary of $24,823 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, child development & family studies students borrow a median amount of $11,250 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the child development & family studies majors at Brigham Young University.
This child development & family studies program at BYU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 151 |
| Family Systems | 134 |
BYU granted 151 completions in human development and family studies, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
BYU conferred 134 degrees in family systems recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).