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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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Oregon State was ranked #26 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 Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in human development from Oregon State. This makes it the #81 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $33,543. 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 Oregon State, human development students borrow a median amount of $41,313 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 Oregon State is $397 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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The human development program at Oregon State awarded 212 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State 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 Oregon State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Online degrees for the Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Oregon State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 47 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 21 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 17 |
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