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. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 94% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $45,140. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 human development majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at George Mason University.
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