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 Merrimack ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Merrimack is $33,640. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allhuman development bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Merrimack, human development students borrow a median amount of $57,420 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 Merrimack is $625 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Merrimack paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,636 | $47,636 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,995 | $19,995 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 114 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from Merrimack in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Merrimack 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 Merrimack Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Merrimack College.
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