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 UA ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for human development. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 186 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in human development from UA. This makes it the #57 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,264 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, human development students borrow a median amount of $83,505 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 UA is $936 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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The human development program at UA awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 1% of these degrees went to men with the other 99% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from UA in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 281 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 166 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 73 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 61 |
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