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. We've also included details on how EWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,589 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
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All of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from EWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from EWU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Eastern Washington University.
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