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Major Overview for Human Development and Family Studies, General

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Overview for 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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Human Development and Family Studies, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Human Development and Family Studies, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
346
(7.4%)
Minimally Selective$14,067
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
268
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
210
(5.0%)
Minimally Selective$13,791
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
210
(4.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,488
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
201
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,165
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
201
(4.6%)
Highly Selective$18,428
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
195
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$12,355
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
194
(5.9%)
Minimally Selective$14,962
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
189
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
130
(2.7%)
Minimally Selective$15,568
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.