Family Studies Degree

The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer family studies degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Altoona

2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona is a public institution located in Altoona, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Commerce
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Electrical Engineering

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1340 to 1630 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts about 80% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 32% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $15,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,200 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Altoona through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.aa.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Altoona has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).