by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in human development from Missouri State. This makes it the #9 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,977 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 Missouri State, human development students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Missouri State University - Springfield.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in human development from Missouri State. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in human development from Missouri State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 40 |
| Housing | 28 |
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