by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for human development. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 186 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 11 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in human development from UT Austin. This makes it the #61 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,118 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 UT Austin, human development students borrow a median amount of $30,149 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 UT Austin is $263 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 158 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from UT Austin in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in human development from UT Austin. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 41 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 18 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 17 |
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