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 Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Cornell is in the top 1% of the country for human development students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 2 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,401 a year. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, human development students borrow a median amount of $45,107 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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The human development program at Cornell awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Cornell in 2022 were men.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 23 |
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