Here is an overview of the graduate program in child development & family studies at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for child development & family studies, placing at #109 out of 594 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in child development & family studies at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 7 master’s degrees in child development & family studies.
MSU has not been ranked for child development & family studies at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a master’s degree in child development & family studies from MSU identified as women.
The largest share of child development & family studies master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 7 master’s completions in family and community services recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 15 doctoral degrees in child development & family studies.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of child development & family studies doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 15 doctoral completions in human development and family studies, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 73 |