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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.

Careers for Human Development and Family Studies, General Majors

A major in Human Development and Family Studies, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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

Top 6 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Human Development and Family Studies, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
 42
(3.2%)
Highly Selective$11,762 
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
 101
(2.9%)
Most Selective$36,504 
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
 32
(2.9%)
Highly Selective$11,689 
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
 47
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$33,440 
Saint Josephs College-Main Campus
Brooklyn, NY
 2
(0.9%)
Less Selective$15,963 
 Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus
Patchogue, NY
 3
(0.3%)
Less Selective$15,963 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.