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 EWU ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,455 a year. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EWU, child development students borrow a median amount of $18,770 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,120.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EWU was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
Of the 54 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from EWU, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 123 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 104 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.