Doctor’s Degrees in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 165 people earned their doctor's degree in human development. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for human development majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for human development majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in human development. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 132 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in human development from TWU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Iowa State. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fielding Graduate University. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Fielding. About 67% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Penn State University Park. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in human development from UT Austin.
Virginia Tech is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in human development from UT Knoxville.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Clemson.
Tufts University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Tufts.
Montclair State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Montclair State. Of these students, 43% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in human development. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in human development from UC Davis. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in human development from UNC Greensboro. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Rochester is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in human development from University of Rochester.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in human development. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Oregon State. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Auburn. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Mississippi State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Mississippi State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in human development from Michigan State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 39 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 20 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 14 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 9 |
| Housing | 9 |
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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