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Human Development & Family Studies

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What is Human Development & Family Studies?

In this major, you’ll learn how children, adolescents, and adults develop physically, emotionally, and socially. You'll also learn how families relate with one another and meet the challenges of modern life. This major will help you understand people and the challenges they face. You'll have the opportunity to assist faculty in research projects, practicums, and internships. You can choose from two concentrations: Child and Adolescent Development and Family Studies. Child and Adolescent Development focuses on development in children and adolescents. Family Studies focuses on how families function, develop, and change. This major will also allow you to take the coursework to apply for a certification as a Family Life Educator.

Career Options

  • Business
  • Child services
  • Community services
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Family services
  • Health services
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Research
  • Social work
  • Therapyc

Post-Graduation Success1

88% employed or continuing education

48% employed after graduation

40% attending graduate school

$36,396 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Teach for America, City Year View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis View All

Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements Transfer Guide

Academic Profile Middle 50% 2

23 - 28 ACT score

1100 - 1260 SAT score

3.31 - 3.75 high school GPA

Graduation & Retention3

3.9 years to degree

92% freshman retention rate

80% four-year graduation rate

89% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,036
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses4: $15,180
  • Total: $31,390

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $29,178
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses4: $15,520
  • Total: $48,872

International

  • Tuition: $30,052
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses4: $15,520
  • Total: $49,746

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three academic years, including the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 graduating classes. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website.

2 Data is from the middle 50% of students from the past two years, meaning that 25% of students were below this range and 25% were above. This data is based off of freshman applicants only.

3 Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

4 Expenses are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. Learn more about costs.

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