Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida State compares to other colleges that offer child development & family studies.
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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for child development & family studies. In particular, it placed #14 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida State University conferred 215 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Florida State earn a median of $48,264 a year. This is lower than $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Florida State, child development & family studies students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of child development & family studies master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of child development & family studies master’s degree graduates at Florida State are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & family studies majors at Florida State University.
The child development & family studies program at Florida State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 219 |
Florida State conferred 219 degrees in human development and family studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).