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. We've also included details on how Howard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 109 |
| Best Value Colleges for Human Development & Family Studies | 167 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Howard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,518 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,494 for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Howard University.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human development from Howard in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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