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. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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URI was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for human development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in human development from URI. This makes it the #32 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,205 a year. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, human development students borrow a median amount of $40,947 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 URI is $363 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from URI in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Human Development majors graduating with a master's degree from URI make a median salary of $47,919 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all human development graduates with a master's is $47,754.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of human development master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 68 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 12 |
View All Human Development & Family Studies Related Majors >
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