164 Best Private Human Development & Family Studies Universities in the USA

Compare 825 programs at 164 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1850

US #88 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,278/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $79,042
Students: 6,331

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,755/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $59,058
Students: 1,632

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private University · Est. 1959

US #234 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,770/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $60,909
Students: 2,416

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American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1846

US #273 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,280/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $53,217
Students: 1,995

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Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1993

US #290 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,956/yr
Earnings (10yr): $42,189
Students: 18,364

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University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama · Private University · Est. 1961

US #295 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,382/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $43,611
Students: 1,307

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Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1891

US #303 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,739/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $55,541
Students: 2,997

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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1867

US #307 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $50,539/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $63,066
Students: 10,108

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1912

US #312 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,704/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,170
Students: 1,073

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Human Development & Family Studies programmes report a median $30,207 two years after finishing, across 278 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,250.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Human Development & Family Studies universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Miami, Tufts University, Syracuse University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Human Development & Family Studies universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Human Development & Family Studies universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Human Development & Family Studies universities in the USA

This page lists private Human Development & Family Studies universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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