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. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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BYU was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for human development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 320 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,303 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,494 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, human development students borrow a median amount of $11,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,562.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 278 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 14 |
| Housing | 13 |
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