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. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $32,481. 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 Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development from Portland State University. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 23 |
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