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Human Development & Family Studies at Capella University

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Human Development & Family Studies at Capella University

If you are interested in studying human development and family studies, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a total student population of 38,930. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students received their master's degree in human development.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Human Development & Family Studies section at the bottom of this page.

Capella University Human Development & Family Studies Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Human Development
  • Doctorate Degree in Human Development

Online Classes Are Available at Capella University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Capella University does offer online education options in human development for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Capella University Human Development & Family Studies Rankings

There were 11 students who received their doctoral degrees in human development, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Human Development Student Demographics at Capella University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Capella University.

Capella University Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Program

71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in human development from Capella University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 10% men graduate in human development each year. Capella University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 18% more men than average.

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In the human development master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of degree recipients. That is 24% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in human development.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Careers That Human Development Grads May Go Into

A degree in human development can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Capella University.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
Social and Human Service Assistants 15,000 $36,160
Childcare Workers 11,830 $25,820
Preschool Teachers 8,180 $37,500
Community and Social Service Specialists 2,690 $50,560
Farm and Home Management Advisors 40 $58,580

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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