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 WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,102 a year. This is less than $29,494, which is the national median of all human development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, human development students borrow a median amount of $25,242 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at WVU is $457 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 38 human development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WVU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 1 |
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