by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $27,514. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at Eastern is $180 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 human development majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 10 |
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