by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Colgate was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colgate University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colgate is $41,883. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,585 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colgate paid an average of $2,082 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,622 | $66,622 |
| Fees | $402 | $402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,732 | $1,732 |
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Of the 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Colgate in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Colgate child development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colgate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Colgate University.
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