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Graduate Child Development & Family Studies Programs at Northern Illinois University

15 Graduate Degrees Awarded
1 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Here is an overview of the graduate program in child development & family studies at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Northern Illinois University Graduate Child Development & Family Studies Rankings

#229 in the U.S.
#21 in Illinois
#39 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for child development & family studies, placing at #229 out of 594 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools 229 of 594
Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools in Illinois 21 of 40
Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region 39 of 76

Graduate Child Development & Family Studies Degrees at Northern Illinois University

The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & family studies at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 56
Master’s 15

Northern Illinois University Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 15 master’s degrees in child development & family studies.

Master’s Rankings

Northern Illinois University is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 1
Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2
Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools 28

Northern Illinois University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$23,666 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $23,266 $23,266
Fees $400 $400

Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 7% of child development & family studies master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.

Northern Illinois University gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Master's degree grads The largest share of child development & family studies master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in child development & family studies.

Ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at Northern Illinois University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Human Development and Family Studies, General (Master’s)

Northern Illinois University awarded 15 master’s completions in human development and family studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).

Undergraduate Study in Child Development & Family Studies at Northern Illinois University

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies 56

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