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. Also, learn how OSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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OSU was ranked #22 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for human development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in human development from OSU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,243 a year. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at OSU is $372 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OSU was $698 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $181 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 96 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from OSU in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
OSU does not offer an online option for its human development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OSU Online Learning page.
Human Development majors graduating with a master's degree from OSU make a median salary of $45,321 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,754.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from OSU in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 83 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 6 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 5 |
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