Human Development & Family Studies

Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Human Development & Family Studies. The Bachelor program, with 31 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,052 four years after completion, which is 27% above the national median for Human Development & Family Studies programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Psychologists, Social Scientists and Related Workers, and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. The median salary for Psychologists is $117,750.

Associate

Median Earnings (4yr)
$36,662
Completers
2

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$45,052
Completers
31

Undergraduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
$59,890
Completers
29

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Psychologists, All Other $117,750 Not reported 14,480
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,890 Not reported 35,210
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $78,410 Not reported 2,660
Farm and Home Management Educators $59,770 Not reported 8,110
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,690 Not reported 95,310
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410 6% 409,310
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,130 4% 430,240
Childcare Workers $30,370 -3% 497,450

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$14,778
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,778
Graduation Rate
47.4%
Total Enrollment
8,106

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