### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Human Development and Family Studies is a valuable choice and ordinarily a mandatory first step for scholars hoping to begin a career as a clinical social worker, a psychiatric social worker, or a developmental therapist. In fact, human development and family studies is pretty common ranking as the 57th most popular degree. Last year alone, there were 8,866 human development and family studies graduates. In-state tuition for human development and family studies at private colleges is, on average, 2.6 times more pricey than their public peers.

 There are 156 universities that offer human development and family studies. This number of universities is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you are looking to surround yourself with other human development and family studies students, consider looking at schools in California which have the most undergrads admitted to human development and family studies annually. More generally, the best region to study human development and family studies is in the Far West region with [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), [Oregon State University](/colleges/oregon-state-university), and [California State University-San Marcos](/colleges/california-state-university-san-marcos) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to major in human development and family studies is the California Collegiate Athletic Association with [California State University-San Bernardino](/colleges/california-state-university-san-bernardino), [California State University-East Bay](/colleges/california-state-university-east-bay), and [California State University-San Marcos](/colleges/california-state-university-san-marcos) representing the conference. That said, our selection for the best university for human development and family studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall best school might not actually be the 'best' school for every student. There might be tons of factors to weigh when selecting ​university. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could sway your feelings of which college to attend. Here at Authority, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are intrigued by which human development and family studies university has the best campus, the answer is [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university). If you are very interested in which school has the top campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more to evaluate every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our choice of the university with the best student life for human development and family studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Curious why? Keep scrolling to discover more about our top recommendations. Many of our conclusions just might shock you.

 If cost is a significant deciding factor in your decision on where to go to college, you might be cautious about [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspappears to be our most expensive school for human development and family studies, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the expense at [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspinto perspective. You may also care to know that human development and family studies is the 227th most expensive program in America, with an average associated cost of $28,900. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for human development and family studies in the country is Connecticut at Connecticut College and University of Connecticut, the primary colleges in the state, of $56,540 and $36,466. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for human development and family studies is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Connecticut College](/colleges/connecticut-college) with a cost of $56,540, [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with a cost of $36,466, and [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with a cost of $41,280.

 Our cheapest region for human development and family studies is the Plains region which is represented by [Walden University](/colleges/walden-university) with a cost of $10,428, [North Dakota State University-Main Campus](/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus) with a cost of $12,413, and [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university) with a cost of $11,172. In better news, the most affordable college for human development and family studies is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Our entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay about $11,100 for a degree in human development and family studies. The cost grows substantially to a median of $24,600 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our selection for the college with the best value for human development and family studies: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Through this link you can see our comprehensive list on the schools we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this discussion is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for human development and family studies students can vary, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will typically earn in the neighborhood of $36,200. There is much variation in salary; highest paid earners can rake in up to $62,300. Straight out of university, the lowest earning jobs within the human development and family studies space make $21,100, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates for human development and family studies have come from [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of human development and family studies stands below average, coming in the 41st percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for human development and family studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Human Development and Family Studies major is only within the 91st percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 59th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest share at 58% of scholars studying human development and family studies. Additionally, 93% of undergraduates pursuing a human development and family studies major are women.

 The median ranking of human development and family studies' professors is 4.2 stars, a ranking which is 5% higher than the average score across all majors; this is a good score. If you are looking for the most popular human development and family studies instructor nationally, take a look at Evelyn Gomez from [West Los Angeles College](/colleges/west-los-angeles-college). This may be shocking, but the best rated human development and family studies professors by student are at [California State University-Fullerton](/colleges/california-state-university-fullerton). If we including data beyond basic rankings we find that the college with the overall best professors for human development and family studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). One will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the best examples of instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for human development and family studies is [Pacific Oaks College](/colleges/pacific-oaks-college). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have an extensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you believe that looking at university with a perspective primarily built on superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We hope you explore our more focused pages on different schools and read some of Authority's helpful background articles on important details to think about as your university search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Human development and family studies is the 57th most popular degree in America, with 8,866 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #56 [Anthropology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-anthropology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 156 colleges across the nation, and is the 118th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that a little under 66.7% of colleges offering human development and family studies are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The far west produces the most human development and family studies graduates, largely led by [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis), while it’s the California Collegiate Athletic Association that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach) and [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more human development and family studies graduates than [Cuesta College](/colleges/cuesta-college), which graduated 343 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study human development and family studies). More students studied human development and family studies as a percentage of total students at [Pacific Oaks College](/colleges/pacific-oaks-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Human development and family studies is the 227th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $28,911 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #228, [Latin American and Caribbean Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-latin-american-and-caribbean-studies), with a median cost of $28,830).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 human development and family studies programs led by [Connecticut College](/colleges/connecticut-college) with an annual cost of $56,540. The most expensive state for human development and family studies is Connecticut also led by [Connecticut College](/colleges/connecticut-college) and [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 60.94% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 13.5% less than your average private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for human development and family studies is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), which is the 23rd most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). It costs just $4,208 per year, but it is ranked 63rd for its human development and family studies program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)  could be right for you, ranked #20 with an in-state cost of just $5,790. Another more affordable choice would be #1, [Pacific Oaks College](/colleges/pacific-oaks-college) in Los Angeles County, CA with a cost of $13,478 for in-state students and $13,478 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Enrolling in college is a large investment for most people. It's critical to lack doubt you increase your earning potential. We hope the following income and job placement stats help you make a well informed decision when selecting your major.

 The average Human Development and Family Studies alumni draws a starting income of $29,969 per annum (bottom 18%). Further into their occupations, they typically take in something between $21,087 and $62,305, but average around $36,163. To put it in context, that's 7% south of the United States average.

 The most common work title for a Human Development and Family Studies graduate is Certified Nursing Assistant, which ordinarily earn near $22,000; next are Clinical Social Worker and Family Support Worker, which generally earn more or less $47,000 and $29,000 respectively.

 New England has the best paid Human Development and Family Studies graduates. The highest grossing state for Human Development and Family Studies alumni is NE. Appalachian Athletic Conference has the best paid Human Development and Family Studies graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Human Development and Family Studies: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Instructors always play a colossal role in your college experience, regardless of your major. A thought-provoking professor may provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. Contrarily, a bad experience with a professor can turn you off of a subject or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Human Development and Family Studies have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, which puts these professors in 93rd place in the nation grounded in overall professor quality. For context that's 5% higher than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Human Development and Family Studies slightly surpassed those from ["English Language and Literature"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-english-language-and-literature), whereas ["Health Care Administration"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-health-care-administration)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Human Development and Family Studies.

 Now for some statistics about Human Development and Family Studies professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best Human Development and Family Studies professors. The Atlantic 10 Conference has the highest rated Human Development and Family Studies professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Human Development and Family Studies professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Human Development and Family Studies professors than private colleges. Finally, Colorado has the highest rated Human Development and Family Studies professors in the US.

 Evelyn Gomez, instructor at [West Los Angeles College](/colleges/west-los-angeles-college)&nbspin Culver City, CA is the most popular Human Development and Family Studies professor in the United States. Chrystian Lago, professor at [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida)&nbspin Gainesville, FL is the highest rated Human Development and Family Studies professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an especially impactful period of one's life; it is a time for individual progress and expansion. Pupils attempt to learn who they are as people and learn many of the required skills to become a thriving adult. But growth goes beyond a classroom - the campus dialogue, the wild anecdote received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different vantage point. Therefore, a diverse student body vastly enhances what you gain from your time spent in college.

 Human Development and Family Studies is a slightly more ethnically diverse major than average\*. 58% of America's Human Development and Family Studies majors are white students, followed by latino students (21%), black students (9%), and asian students (6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [The University of Texas at Austin](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin)&nbspin Austin, TX.

 Secondly, Human Development and Family Studies is the the 16th most female dominated subject, with female students out numbering male students by just over a 13 to 1 ratio. [San Diego Christian College](/colleges/san-diego-christian-college) in Santee, CA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another important type of diversity is economic diversity. Human Development and Family Studies is the 38th most socioeconomically diverse major in the US. 26% of its majors come from households making north of $110,000 a year, 17% are from middle income homes, and 25% grew up in families making south of $30,000 a year. [University of Maine](/colleges/university-of-maine) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CT is the most diverse state for Human Development and Family Studies. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Golden State Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 9%
* Latino: 21%
* White: 58%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 7%
* Female: 93%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 4%


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