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 Canisius ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Canisius was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Canisius College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,164 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,859 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Canisius, child development students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,876 for all child development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at Canisius is $336 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Canisius College.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Canisius in 2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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