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. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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Brown was ranked #17 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for child development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,493 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Brown was $2,051 per credit hour 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 | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from Brown. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Brown 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 Brown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Brown University.
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