by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for human development. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 186 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 13 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in human development from UGA. This makes it the #32 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,392 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 UGA, human development students borrow a median amount of $27,903 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 UGA is $296 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development from UGA. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Economics | 138 |
| Housing | 93 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 4 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 2 |
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