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Graduate Certificates in Human Development & Family Studies

179 Yearly Graduations
$41,649 Median Salary
88% Women
A graduate certificate in human development is offered at 53 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.9% of human development graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Human Development Majors

In 2020-2021, 179 graduate certificates were awarded to human development majors. 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 15,146
Bachelor’s Degree 12,609
Associate Degree 8,952
Undergraduate Certificate 3,816
Master’s Degree 1,281
Graduate Certificate 179
Doctor’s Degree 129

Earnings of Human Development Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in human development is $41,649. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,603 to a high of $42,587.

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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 87.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 22
Women 157
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The racial-ethnic distribution of human development graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 120
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 12
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There are 53 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
39 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 graduate certificates were handed out to human development majors at Portland State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The human development program at Clemson University awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,095 per year. The human development program at North Carolina State University awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Towson.

#5

Erikson Institute

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Erikson Institute is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. The human development program at Erikson Institute awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to human development majors at UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#7

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arcadia University is the 7th 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 $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Arcadia. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from VCU. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University is the 7th 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 $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. The human development program at Georgia State University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to human development majors at UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Washington University 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 $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in human development from EWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UGA.

#13

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to human development majors at Iowa State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#13

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,674 per year. The human development program at Central Connecticut State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. The human development program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The human development program at Auburn University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Rhode Island College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,277 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to human development majors at RIC.

#16

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in human development from CSI.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. The human development program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Texas Tech. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Textile & Apparel Studies 320
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 100
Family & Consumer Economics 33
General Family & Consumer Sciences 3

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.

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