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 Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in human development from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #79 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $29,539. 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 Louisiana State University, human development students borrow a median amount of $48,900 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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All of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from Louisiana State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Louisiana State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 59 |
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