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. Also, learn how Centenary ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Centenary was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Centenary University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Centenary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,933 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,585 for all child development students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Centenary was $878 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 | $36,636 | $36,636 |
| Fees | $1,096 | $1,096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,960 | $3,960 |
Learn more about Centenary tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Centenary University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Centenary 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 Centenary Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Centenary University.
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