Master’s Degrees in Human Development & Family Studies
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Education Levels of Human Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,253 people earned their master's degree in human development. This makes it the 98th most popular master's degree 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 | 1,253 |
| Graduate Certificate | 238 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of Human Development Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human development is $42,470. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,811 to a high of $44,384.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in human development is $36,533. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $43,698 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,849.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human development. About 90.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 1,135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
| White | 771 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 81 |
Most Popular Human Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in human development from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 81% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in human development from TWU. Of these students, 97% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College. About 92% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in human development from NUS Florida. About 97% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of La Verne is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,796 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in human development from ULV. Of these students, 93% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in human development from UNL. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in human development from A-State. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Erikson Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in human development from The Erikson Institute. About 96% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in human development from Missouri State. Of these students, 96% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in human development from K -State. About 97% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in human development from UT Knoxville. About 100% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in human development from NLU. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in human development from OSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in human development from Mizzou. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Amridge University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Amridge. About 91% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fielding Graduate University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Fielding. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Clemson University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human development. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Clemson. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human development. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human development from Vanderbilt. About 89% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for human development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in human development from UO. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Human Development Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 554 | |
| 262 | |
| 193 | |
| 107 | |
| 87 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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