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About Human Development and Family Studies, General

A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems.

For all the 8,922 degrees granted in Human Development and Family Studies, General annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 37 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 14% percent identify as men and 86% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Human Development and Family Studies, General, North Carolina has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General is $31,400.

Popularity of Human Development and Family Studies, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Human Development and Family Studies, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Human Development and Family Studies, General majors is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General can prepare you for is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Human Development and Family Studies, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Human Development and Family Studies, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
37
Female Students
32 (86%)
Male Students
5 (13%)
White (19, 51%)
Black or African American (13, 35%)
Two or more races (3, 8%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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