by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wazzu ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human development majors, Wazzu came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 10 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $39,880. 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 Wazzu, human development students borrow a median amount of $46,790 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 Wazzu is $511 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 149 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Wazzu in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Wazzu in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu 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 Washington State University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 65 |
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