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2023 Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools

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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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 288 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Human Development & Family Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the human development bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Idaho to be the most popular school for human development and family studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.

Of the 474 students majoring in human development at BYU - I, 7% are male and 93% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $16,242 in student debt.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human development and family studies schools in the United States. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Davis.

About 93% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 7% are male.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human development and family studies schools in the United States. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 328 students majoring in human development at Florida State, 7% are male and 93% are female.

On average, human development graduates from Florida State take out $19,313 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $138.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.

About 94% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 6% are male.

Human Development majors at BYU take out an average of $14,121 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - East Bay helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular human development and family studies schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 292 students majoring in human development at Cal State East Bay, 10% are male and 90% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from Cal State East Bay carry an average student debt load of $17,558.

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#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.

Women make up 95% of the human development majors at the school.

On average, human development graduates from Montclair State take out $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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#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.

About 88% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 12% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at Oregon State accumulate an average of around $29,625 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 $336.

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California State University - San Marcos did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public school with a large student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 12% are male.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at CSUSM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,582. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $192.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

About 92% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 8% are male.

The average amount in student loans that human development majors at Virginia Tech take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,508. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

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#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Texas Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

About 98% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 2% are male.

Human Development majors at Texas Tech take out an average of $24,465 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $212, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree human development and family studies programs. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.

Of the 197 students majoring in human development at UW - Madison, 10% are male and 90% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from UW - Madison carry an average student debt load of $20,206.

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Washington State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the distant town of Pullman.

Women make up 97% of the human development majors at the school.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $353, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in human development at the school are women while 5% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from UGA carry an average student debt load of $23,218. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $262, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #14, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

Women make up 77% of the human development majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $23,735 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Of the 173 students majoring in human development at UT Austin, 14% are male and 86% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $20,155 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $239.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Connecticut did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for human development and family studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCONN is a very large public school located in the suburb of Storrs.

Women make up 89% of the human development majors at the school.

On average, human development graduates from UCONN take out $21,882 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $376.

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#17

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 86% of the human development majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, human development graduates from Binghamton University carry an average student debt load of $21,773. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $238, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Fresno Pacific University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 167 students majoring in human development at Fresno Pacific, 3% are male and 97% are female.

Human Development majors at Fresno Pacific take out an average of $24,073 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#19

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Women make up 99% of the human development majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $636.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 94% of the human development majors at the school.

On average, human development graduates from North Dakota State University take out $25,035 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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California State University - Long Beach came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

Women make up 85% of the human development majors at the school.

Human Development majors at CSULB take out an average of $17,352 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#22

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, NY

SUNY Empire State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 144 students majoring in human development at SUNY Empire, 13% are male and 88% are female.

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Utah Valley University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 143 students majoring in human development at UVU, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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American Public University System ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 89% of the human development majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, human development majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $35,935 in student debt.

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#25

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for human development and family studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 96% of the human development majors at the school.

Human Development majors at Central Michigan take out an average of $29,475 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. 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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#26

Utah State University

Logan, UT
#27

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI
#29

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
#31

University of Houston

Houston, TX
#34

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS
#35

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA
#38

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
#40

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
#41

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Child Development & Family Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 Auburn University Auburn, AL
45 University of California - San Diego La Jolla, CA
46 Baker College Owosso, MI
47 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
47 Iowa State University Ames, IA
49 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
50 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
51 Post University Waterbury, CT
52 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
53 Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA
54 National Louis University Chicago, IL
55 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
55 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
57 SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY

Human Development & Family Studies by Region

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Southwest
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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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