by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $45,786. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Amherst in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its child development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Amherst College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.