by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The human development major at CWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Human Development & Family Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,006 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 CWU, human development students borrow a median amount of $37,949 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from CWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its human development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 19 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 15 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 6 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.