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. In addition, we cover how NLU ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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The bachelor's program at NLU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, National Louis University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in human development from NLU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,034 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.
Human Development majors graduating with a master's degree from NLU make a median salary of $41,066 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,470.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NLU, human development students borrow a median amount of $28,096 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,562 for all human development majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at National Louis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development from NLU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development from NLU. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from National Louis University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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