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 #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $41,688. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,859 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Amherst, child development students borrow a median amount of $10,800 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,876.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Amherst College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from Amherst. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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