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 Dubois

25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois is a public institution located in Dubois, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. The school enrolls 920 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Commerce
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Business Administration

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among students accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois are within the range of 17 - 20 on the ACT, or 1170 - 1500 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of around 90 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $14,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ds.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

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

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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).