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 Merrimack ranks among other schools offering degrees in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Merrimack is $31,026. This is higher than $29,494, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Merrimack, human development students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,562 for all human development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at Merrimack is $625 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Merrimack College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 human development majors earned their bachelor's degree from Merrimack. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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