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. We've also included details on how North Dakota State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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North Dakota State University is in the top 10% of the country for human development. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 186 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 15 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in human development from North Dakota State University. This makes it the #57 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,717 a year. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University, human development students borrow a median amount of $22,730 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,588.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at North Dakota State University paid an average of $575 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $383 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students earned a bachelor's degree in human development from North Dakota State University. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the North Dakota State University 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 North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from North Dakota State University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 34 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 15 |
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