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. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in human development from Missouri State. This makes it the #9 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,769 a year. 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 Missouri State, human development students borrow a median amount of $30,067 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 Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from Missouri State in 2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in human development from Missouri State. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| 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 Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 50 |
| Housing | 26 |
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