Graduate Certificates in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 176 people earned their graduate certificate in human development. This earns it the #81 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for human development majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in human development. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 53 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Portland State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Portland State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clemson University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 22 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Clemson.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in human development from NC State. Of these students, 77% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Towson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Towson. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Erikson Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in human development from The Erikson Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arcadia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Arcadia. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Georgia State. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in human development from EWU. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UGA.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Iowa State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Central Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in human development from CCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 graduate certificate in human development from Auburn.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in human development from CSI. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Texas Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 72 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 33 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 19 |
| Housing | 17 |
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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