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. Also, learn how TWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at TWU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Woman's University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in human development from TWU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,619 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TWU, human development students borrow a median amount of $14,689 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,588.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TWU paid an average of $658 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,712 | $15,792 |
| Fees | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,358 | $11,358 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,564 | $3,564 |
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Of the 99 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from TWU in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman's University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the TWU 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 TWU Online Learning page.
Human Development majors graduating with a master's degree from TWU make a median salary of $43,090 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,754.
Of the 65 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from TWU in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at TWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman's University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Texas Woman’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 23 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 3 |
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