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 Bay Path ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Bay Path was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bay Path University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in child development from Bay Path. This makes it the #55 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bay Path is $23,898. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Bay Path paid an average of $550 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,227 | $37,227 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,316 | $13,316 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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All of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Bay Path in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bay Path are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bay Path University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Bay Path 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 Bay Path Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in child development from Bay Path. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bay Path University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Bay Path University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 114 |
| General Psychology | 52 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.