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. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in human development from Mississippi State. This makes it the #61 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.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $21,243. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, human development students borrow a median amount of $38,925 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 Mississippi State is $337 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development from Mississippi State. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Mississippi State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 42 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 1 |
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