by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Missouri State University-Springfield compares to other colleges that offer child development & family studies.
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Missouri State University-Springfield is a solid choice among schools offering child development & family studies. In particular, it placed #276 out of 540 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Child Development & Family Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $39,245 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, child development & family studies students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Every one of the 28 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child development & family studies from Missouri State University-Springfield identified as women.
The largest share of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of child development & family studies master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of child development & family studies master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a master’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & family studies majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
This child development & family studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development | 35 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 28 |
| Family and Community Services | 22 |
| Family Systems | 5 |
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 35 completions in child development in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 28 completions in human development and family studies, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 22 degrees in family and community services in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 5 completions in family systems recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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