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 ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in human development from ECU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,607 a year. This is less than $33,640, which is the national median of all human development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, human development students borrow a median amount of $32,321 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at ECU is $263 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $864 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from ECU in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from ECU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 36 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 12 |
View All Human Development & Family Studies Related Majors >
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