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 UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,022 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 UARK, human development students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 University of Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 human development majors earned their bachelor's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 87 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 71 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 6 |
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