by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Mississippi State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mississippi State University among the top schools in the country for child development & family studies, coming in at #291 out of 423 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & family studies at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, child development & family studies students accumulate a median of $27,500 in student loans. This is above $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mississippi State University granted 45 bachelor’s completions in human development and family studies, general recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 6 |
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