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. In addition, we cover how Carleton ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Carleton was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carleton College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,238 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,043 | $65,043 |
| Fees | $414 | $414 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,710 | $16,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,788 | $1,788 |
Learn more about Carleton tuition and fees.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Carleton in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carleton College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Carleton 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 Carleton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Carleton College.
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