by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Bates ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bates was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bates is $47,376. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Bates tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Bates 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 Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Bates College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.