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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in human development from USU. This makes it the #75 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 USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,561 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from USU in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
The human development program at USU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 33 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 4 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2 |
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