by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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Auburn was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for human development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in human development from Auburn. This makes it the #37 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,502 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, human development students borrow a median amount of $108,134 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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Of the 82 human development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Auburn, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Auburn human development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of human development master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 94 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 36 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 5 |
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