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. Also, learn how Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in child development from Brandeis. This makes it the #39 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,494 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 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 | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from Brandeis. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Brandeis 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 Brandeis Online Learning page.
Of the 13 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Brandeis, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Brandeis University.
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