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 Washington State University stacks up against peers offering child development & family studies.
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Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for child development & family studies. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 171 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University conferred 108 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington State University report a median salary of $44,320 a year. This is below $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,019 in student loans. This is above $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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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 Washington State University were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a master’s degree in child development & family studies from Washington State University identified as women.
The largest share of child development & family studies master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of child development & family studies doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the child development & family studies majors at Washington State University.
This child development & family studies program at Washington State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 123 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 13 |
| Family and Community Services | 6 |
| Child Development | 1 |
Washington State University awarded 123 completions in human development and family studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Washington State University conferred 13 degrees in human development, family studies, and related services, other recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Washington State University granted 6 degrees in family and community services recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Washington State University awarded 1 completion in child development recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).