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 PLNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,037 a year. This is less than $33,640, which is the national median of all human development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLNU was $1,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,600 | $42,600 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,530 | $3,530 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% 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, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the PLNU 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 PLNU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 3 |
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