CIP 19.0701 Family and Consumer Sciences

Human Development and Family Studies, General

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

7,364

2025 · 165 schools

International share

1.4%

102 international students

Bachelor's degrees

6,327

0.8% international

Master's degrees

517

6.0% international

Overview

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the comprehensive understanding of human development across the lifespan and the dynamics within families. This major examines the various factors influencing human growth, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects. Students in HDFS explore topics such as child development, adolescent behavior, marriage and family relationships, parenting, and the impact of social policies on family structures.

The curriculum typically includes courses in psychology, sociology, education, and public health, allowing students to gain a well-rounded perspective on how individuals and families function and thrive in different environments. Practical experience is also emphasized, with opportunities for internships or fieldwork in community organizations, schools, or family service agencies.

Graduates of HDFS can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including social work, counseling, education, family therapy, and community outreach. They are equipped with the skills to support individuals and families in navigating life transitions, addressing challenges, and enhancing overall well-being. Additionally, HDFS professionals often engage in research to inform policies and practices that promote healthy family dynamics and human development.

Overall, a degree in Human Development and Family Studies is valuable for those interested in understanding the complexities of human relationships and the factors that contribute to personal and familial success, making it a vital area of study in today's diverse society.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

5,471 02

6,476 03

6,928 04

6,953 05

6,909 06

7,012 07

6,931 08

7,025 09

7,243 10

7,579 11

8,394 12

9,034 13

9,217 14

9,293 15

9,545 16

9,874 17

9,598 18

9,799 19

10K 20

9,388 21

9,034 22

8,235 23

7,598 24

7,364 25

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From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 35% and the international share went from 1.2% to 1.4%.

International share (%)

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Graduates by group, 2025

White

56.0%

Asian

5.0%

Hispanic

20.7%

Black

8.4%

Other

8.6%

Intl.

1.4%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 165 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#14	Cornell University	New York	5	1
#27	University of Southern California	California	1	0
#29	University of California-San Diego	California	61	0
#34	University of California-Davis	California	364	7
#34	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Illinois	60	1
#34	Boston University	Massachusetts	12	0
#34	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Wisconsin	108	0
#44	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Ohio	103	3
#49	University of Rochester	New York	12	6
#52	University of Georgia	Georgia	141	2
#52	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Virginia	142	2
#55	The Pennsylvania State University	Pennsylvania	85	4
#55	Purdue University-Main Campus	Indiana	73	3
#59	Florida State University	Florida	216	1
#69	Michigan State University	Michigan	8	2
#72	Syracuse University	New York	37	4
#73	University of Connecticut	Connecticut	128	3
#73	Howard University	D.C.	20	0
#73	Binghamton University	New York	88	2
#73	North Carolina State University at Raleigh	North Carolina	7	0
#85	University of Delaware	Delaware	8	1
#90	Baylor University	Texas	58	0
#95	University of Missouri-Columbia	Missouri	42	1
#109	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	New Hampshire	91	0
#109	Temple University	Pennsylvania	16	0
#109	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Tennessee	86	0
#116	Iowa State University	Iowa	43	1
#116	Brigham Young University-Provo	Utah	185	2
#121	University of Arizona	Arizona	98	0
#121	George Mason University	Virginia	12	0
#133	University of Vermont	Vermont	20	0
#137	California State University--Long Beach	California	91	0
#137	University of Houston	Texas	97	3
#148	University of Kentucky	Kentucky	6	1
#148	University of Rhode Island	Rhode Island	109	0
#156	The University of Alabama	Alabama	103	0
#156	Kansas State University	Kansas	96	1
#156	Montclair State University	New Jersey	121	1
#156	Oregon State University	Oregon	169	4
#169	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Colorado	3	1
#169	Bradley University	Illinois	2	0
#169	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Nebraska	26	4
#179	University of Utah	Utah	93	6
#186	Texas Tech University	Texas	102	1
#191	Samford University	Alabama	34	0
#191	University of Arkansas	Arkansas	79	0
#191	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Oklahoma	99	0
#191	Washington State University	Washington	103	3
#202	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Louisiana	30	1
#202	East Carolina University	North Carolina	7	0
#202	Ohio University-Main Campus	Ohio	31	0
#208	University of Idaho	Idaho	20	1
#208	Mississippi State University	Mississippi	32	0
#208	University of North Carolina at Greensboro	North Carolina	85	5
#208	University of North Texas	Texas	39	0
#219	Illinois State University	Illinois	36	0
#219	University of Nevada-Reno	Nevada	96	5
#236	University of Colorado Denver	Colorado	12	0
#236	North Dakota State University-Main Campus	North Dakota	125	0
#236	Kent State University at Kent	Ohio	58	1
#250	Nova Southeastern University	Florida	52	0
#250	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	New Mexico	22	0
#250	South Dakota State University	South Dakota	48	0
#250	University of Wyoming	Wyoming	16	0
#262	University of Maine	Maine	20	1
#262	Seattle Pacific University	Washington	2	0
#276	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Ohio	61	1
#288	Texas State University	Texas	88	0
#288	Utah State University	Utah	22	0
#299	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Minnesota	15	0
#299	Concordia University Wisconsin	Wisconsin	2	0
#308	Northern Illinois University	Illinois	80	2
#308	Maryville University of Saint Louis	Missouri	24	0
#308	Abilene Christian University	Texas	26	0
#328	Georgia Southern University	Georgia	45	0
#332	Texas Woman's University	Texas	26	0
#342	Missouri State University	Missouri	34	0
#353	University of Louisiana--Lafayette	Louisiana	33	0
#365	Indiana State University	Indiana	12	0
#365	Liberty University	Virginia	36	1
#376	Concordia University-Saint Paul	Minnesota	11	0
#382	Houston Christian University	Texas	3	0
#382	Lamar University	Texas	22	0
LAC #47	Connecticut College	Connecticut	6	1
LAC #62	Berea College	Kentucky	11	0
LAC #125	Sarah Lawrence College	New York	8	1
LAC #140	Alcorn State University	Mississippi	16	0
LAC #165	Bridgewater College	Virginia	1	0
LAC #172	Brigham Young University-Idaho	Idaho	712	0
LAC #184	Southern Virginia University	Virginia	22	0
—	California State University--East Bay	California	259	1
—	California State University-San Marcos	California	86	0
—	Empire State University	New York	73	0
—	Southern Utah University	Utah	73	0
—	Merrimack College	Massachusetts	68	0
—	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	Pennsylvania	52	0
—	Central New Mexico Community College	New Mexico	49	0
—	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Louisiana	48	0
—	Pacific Oaks College	California	43	1
—	California State University-Monterey Bay	California	39	0
—	Southwestern College	California	37	0
—	University of Wisconsin-Stout	Wisconsin	32	0
—	Anderson University	South Carolina	31	0
—	State University of New York at Oswego	New York	30	0
—	SUNY Oneonta	New York	29	0
—	Fielding Graduate University	California	28	1
—	Eastern Kentucky University	Kentucky	27	0
—	The University of Texas Permian Basin	Texas	27	0
—	Southern Nazarene University	Oklahoma	25	0
—	Cuesta College	California	24	0
—	Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online	Texas	23	0
—	University of the District of Columbia	D.C.	22	0
—	Antioch University	Ohio	18	1
—	Louisiana Tech University	Louisiana	17	0
—	Franciscan University of Steubenville	Ohio	17	1
—	Sonoma State University	California	16	0
—	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York	Pennsylvania	16	0
—	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine	Pennsylvania	15	0
—	Southern Wesleyan University	South Carolina	15	1
—	Salt Lake Community College	Utah	15	0