by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Washington State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Washington State University highly for child development & family studies, ranked #39 out of 423 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 39 of 423 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools in Washington | 1 of 3 |
The following degree levels are available for child development & family studies at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Certificate | 20 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington State University conferred 108 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Washington State University is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Washington State University conferred 108 bachelor’s completions in human development and family studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington State University conferred 20 certificate degrees in child development & family studies.
Washington State University has not been ranked for child development & family studies at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of child development & family studies certificate degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies certificate degree graduates at Washington State University were 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 certificate in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Washington State University awarded 13 certificate degrees in human development, family studies, and related services, other in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Washington State University awarded 6 certificate completions in family and community services in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Washington State University awarded 1 certificate degree in child development in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Washington State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 5 |
