by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for child development & family studies, placing at #297 out of 423 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in child development & family studies at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $38,672 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, child development & family studies students borrow a median amount of $29,539 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in child development recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
WMU awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in family systems in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
WMU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in family and community services recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 1 |
