Best colleges for Human Development in Arkansas
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Arkansas, NorthWest Arkansas Community College and Arkansas State University award the most Human Development degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 79, 65 and 53 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 18 Arkansas colleges offer Human Development and award 377 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Human Development program, officially titled Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, focuses on understanding the various aspects of human growth and family dynamics. This interdisciplinary field falls under Family and…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree | $31,758 | 79 | 71% | — | $21,500 |
| 2 | John Brown University Siloam Springs Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $24,935 | 16 | 72% | $20,325 | $23,625 |
Colleges awarding the most Human Development degrees in Arkansas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville Public | 79 | $31,758 |
| 2 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville Public | 65 | Not reported |
| 3 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro Public | 53 | Not reported |
| 4 | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock Public | 26 | Not reported |
| 6 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville Public | 22 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello Public | 17 | Not reported |
| 8 | John Brown University Siloam Springs Private not-for-profit | 16 | $24,935 |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton Morrilton Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 10 | Ozarka College Melbourne Public | 11 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 8 Arkansas colleges offering Human Development
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | Public | 11 |
| Harding University | Searcy | Private not-for-profit | 9 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | Public | 4 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena | Public | 4 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena | Public | 4 |
| Shorter College | N Little Rock | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope | Public | 2 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Social and Human Service Assistants (SOC 21-1093).
Top skills
What Social and Human Service Assistants earn in Arkansas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Human Development programs in Arkansas.
Which Arkansas colleges award the most Human Development degrees?+
University of Arkansas (79 graduates a year), NorthWest Arkansas Community College (65 graduates a year) and Arkansas State University (53 graduates a year) award the most Human Development degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 18 Arkansas colleges offer Human Development.
Which Human Development program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arkansas tops the list at $31,758. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants earn in Arkansas?+
The average annual wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Arkansas is $37,560 (median $36,770), across about 3,530 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Human Development program?+
The Human Development program, officially titled Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, focuses on understanding the various aspects of human growth and family dynamics. This interdisciplinary field falls under Family and…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, monitoring, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Social and Human Service Assistants?+
The national job outlook is about +6.4% growth with around 50,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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