Master’s Degrees in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,373 people earned their master's degree in human development. This makes it the 98th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human development is $47,754. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,466 to a high of $49,804.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for human development majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human development. About 93.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 1,280 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 815 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 81 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in human development from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 94% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make a median salary of 47,754.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. 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, 64 people received their master's degree in human development from TWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at Pacific Oaks College make a median salary of 47,754.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in human development from NUS Florida. Of these students, 100% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
University of La Verne is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in human development from ULV. Of these students, 95% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of La Verne human development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,754.
The 6th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in human development from UNL. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. University of Nebraska - Lincoln human development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,754.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in human development from A-State. Of these students, 100% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that A-State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
Erikson Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in human development from The Erikson Institute. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Erikson Institute human development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,754.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in human development from Missouri State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at Missouri State University - Springfield make a median salary of 47,754.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in human development from K -State. Of these students, 92% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at Kansas State University make a median salary of 47,754.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in human development from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 94% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 47,754.
The 12th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in human development from NLU. About 100% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at National Louis University make a median salary of 47,754.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in human development from OSU. About 91% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in human development from Mizzou. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
Clemson University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Clemson. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 94% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 47,754.
The 15th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fielding Graduate University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Fielding. About 100% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in human development at Fielding Graduate University make a median salary of 47,754.
Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 100% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Saint Paul human development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,754.
Amridge University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Amridge. Of these students, 80% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Amridge University human development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,754.
The 20th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in human development from UO. About 81% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,754.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,093 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 224 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 158 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 79 |
| Housing | 72 |
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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