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. We've also included details on how University of Virginia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at University of Virginia was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 37 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia is $34,533. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in human development from University of Virginia. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
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