by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for child development & family studies, placing at #116 out of 423 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 116 of 423 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools in Oregon | 3 of 7 |
The following degree levels are offered in child development & family studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,264 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $23,334 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Portland State University conferred 37 bachelor’s completions in human development, family studies, and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (41%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 18 |
