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 Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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Tufts is in the top 10% of the country for human development. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 186 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in human development from Tufts. This makes it the #29 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $44,345. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,640 for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tufts was $2,212 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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The human development program at Tufts awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 2% of these degrees went to men with the other 98% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Human Development majors graduating with a master's degree from Tufts make a median salary of $45,105 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,754.
All of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Tufts in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Tufts University.
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