by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human development majors, Michigan State came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in human development from Michigan State. This makes it the #41 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,434 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, human development students borrow a median amount of $38,465 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 Michigan State is $334 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2 |
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