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 NMSU Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at NMSU Main Campus is $25,965. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Economics | 16 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 12 |
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