Human Development & Family Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's programs in Human Development & Family Studies. The Bachelor program, with 209 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $58,340 four years after completion, which is 15% 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.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$58,340
Completers
209
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
6
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
3
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Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
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
$15,948
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
Graduation Rate
86.3%
Total Enrollment
30,923
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Cornell University — $73,066
- University of Virginia-Main Campus — $71,638
- University of Maryland-College Park — $65,136
- Florida State University — $62,663
- Binghamton University — $62,506
Rankings Featuring This Program
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Virginia
- Highest Job Growth Doctoral Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
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