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 Mont Alto

4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto is a public institution located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

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

• Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Forest Technology
• Human Development and Family Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 24 on the ACT or 1220 to 1570 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 52 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $5,200. Some students at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ma.psu.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Mont Alto has offered the following academic 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).