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, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for child development. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 139 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in child development from Boston College. This makes it the #24 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Online degrees for the Boston College child development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
Of the 6 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 146 |
| General Psychology | 115 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.