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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Human Development & Family Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
329 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

Human Development & Family Studies is the 41st most popular major in the country with 41,651 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, human development and family studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,032 and had an average of $24,110 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,102 human development and family studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,115 and $24,099 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 329 human development and family studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in human development and family studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality human development and family studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the human development and family studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Human Development & Family Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 14 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree human development students whose families make more than $110k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Human Development & Family Studies Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree human development students whose families make more than $110k list, UGA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #1 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #5 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 4 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree human development students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Mississippi State is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 7 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s human development students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree human development students whose families make more than $110k list, WKU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Western Kentucky University Human Development & Family Studies Report

#8

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s human development students in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

Full East Carolina University Human Development & Family Studies Report

#11 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 8 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Human Development & Family Studies Report

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s human development degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Alabama is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNA, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860.

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#12

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 8 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

Full Auburn Human Development & Family Studies Report

#14

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896.

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#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #6 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Human Development & Family Studies Report

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 57 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree human development students whose families make more than $110k list, NUS Florida has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

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#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Human Development Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #18. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 21 masters’s human development degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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