by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human development majors, Ohio State came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 9 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in human development from Ohio State. This makes it the #68 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,610 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 Ohio State, human development students borrow a median amount of $31,729 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 Ohio State is $238 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 human development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ohio State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 91 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 87 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 7 |
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