2023 Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
Human Development & Family Studies is the #46 most popular major in the country with 42,112 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 139 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for human development students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies to be the best value school for human development and family studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fayette.
CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that human development majors at CMU CGES take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,374.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CMU CGES also did well on our Best Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Pacific Oaks College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value human development and family studies schools in the United States. Pacific Oaks College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Pacific Oaks College are $11,692 a year. The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Pacific Oaks College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,831.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Brigham Young University - Provo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value human development and family studies schools in the United States. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year. On average, human development graduates from BYU take out $14,121 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value human development and family studies schools in the United States. Warner Pacific College ADP is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Warner Pacific College ADP undergraduate students pay an average of $12,480 in tuition and fees each year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great value for human development and family studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. Human Development majors at American Military University take out an average of $35,935 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year. Human Development majors at North Dakota State University take out an average of $25,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Dakota State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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South Dakota State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Brookings.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
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University of the District of Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Washington, University of the District of Columbia is a public school with a small student population.
University of the District of Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,004 in tuition and fees each year. Human Development majors at University of the District of Columbia take out an average of $38,097 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Baker College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Baker College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,603. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $66.
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National Louis University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NLU are $14,169 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from NLU carry an average student debtload of $32,244.
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California State University - East Bay came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public college with a large student population.
Cal State East Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $18,875 in tuition and fees each year. Human Development majors at Cal State East Bay take out an average of $17,558 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Western Michigan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
WMU undergraduate students pay an average of $16,768 in tuition and fees each year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $228, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Union Institute & University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Union are $17,141 per year. Human Development majors at Union take out an average of $19,233 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Central Michigan University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Central Michigan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,475. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $237, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Ferris State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from Ferris carry an average student debtload of $25,759.
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University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the distant town of Menomonie, UW - Stout is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stout are $17,820 per year. Human Development majors at UW - Stout take out an average of $28,931 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Stout also is in the top 10% of our Best Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Montclair State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $21,418 per year. Human Development majors at Montclair State take out an average of $23,725 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $265.
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University of Akron Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Akron.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at University of Akron Main Campus accumulate an average of around $31,449 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $223.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Child Development & Family Studies students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 21 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL |
| 22 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 23 | Warner Pacific University | Portland, OR |
| 24 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
| 25 | Bowie State University | Bowie, MD |
| 26 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 27 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
Human Development & Family Studies by Region
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Human Development & Family Studies Related Majors for Human Development
One of 7 majors within the area of study, human development and family studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Human Development
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 4,858 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 3,313 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 2,906 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 1,454 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 704 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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