Graduate Certificates in Human Development & Family Studies
Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 176 people earned their graduate certificate in human development. This makes it the 81st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,373 |
| Graduate Certificate | 176 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 165 |
Earnings of Human Development Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for human development majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for human development students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in human development. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 105 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 53 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for human development students seekinga graduate certificate is Portland State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Portland State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Clemson.
Towson University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Towson. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in human development from NC State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Erikson Institute. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in human development from The Erikson Institute. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Georgia State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arcadia University. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Arcadia. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UNC Greensboro. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Eastern Washington University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in human development from EWU. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in human development from UGA.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in human development from CCSU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Iowa State.
Auburn University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in human development from Auburn.
College of Staten Island CUNY is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in human development. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in human development from CSI. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in human development. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in human development from FAU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human development that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 72 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 33 |
| Housing | 17 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 8 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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