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. In addition, we cover how Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with human development programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human development majors, Texas Tech came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in human development from Texas Tech. This makes it the #51 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in human development in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,096 a year. This is higher than $33,640, which is the national median for all human development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, human development students borrow a median amount of $36,435 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,588 for all human development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the human development program at Texas Tech is $308 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
Learn more about Texas Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its human development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in human development from Texas Tech. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 363 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 78 |
| Housing | 4 |
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