Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,755 people earned their bachelor's degree in human development. This earns it the #39 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 15,810 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,755 |
| Associate Degree | 8,216 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,768 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,373 |
| Graduate Certificate | 176 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 165 |
Earnings of Human Development Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in human development is $33,640. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $30,755 and the high is $36,289.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in human development is $27,588. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,011 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,312.
The median monthly payment of a human development graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $328.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in human development. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 793 |
| Women | 9,962 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 507 |
| Black or African American | 1,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,224 |
| White | 5,977 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 743 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for human development students seekinga bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 474 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from BYU - I. About 95% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BYU - I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UC Davis. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
Florida State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Florida State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Florida State University human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
The 4th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from BYU. About 94% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
California State University - East Bay is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Cal State East Bay. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human development at California State University - East Bay make a median salary of 33,640.
The 6th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Montclair State. Of these students, 94% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Montclair State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
Oregon State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Oregon State. About 92% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oregon State University human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 232 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Penn State University Park. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
California State University - San Marcos is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from CSUSM. About 86% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - San Marcos human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
Virginia Tech comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Virginia Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Texas Tech. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 197 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UW - Madison. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
Washington State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Wazzu. About 91% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Washington State University human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
University of Georgia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UGA. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human development at University of Georgia make a median salary of 33,640.
The 15th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Ohio State. About 74% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University - Main Campus human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UT Austin. About 92% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human development at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 33,640.
University of Connecticut is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UCONN. Of these students, 89% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Connecticut human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
Binghamton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Binghamton University. About 81% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Binghamton University human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
Fresno Pacific University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human development. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from Fresno Pacific. Of these students, 98% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fresno Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,640.
The University of Alabama is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human development. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in human development from UA. Of these students, 97% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Alabama human development graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,640.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 2,292 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2,117 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 1,979 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 969 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 475 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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