by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for child development & family studies, placing at #190 out of 423 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & family studies at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,303 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 56 bachelor’s completions in human development and family studies, general in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 15 |
