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. We've also included details on how Eckerd ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eckerd is $31,596. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eckerd paid an average of $1,577 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 | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Fees | $706 | $706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eckerd. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Eckerd 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 Eckerd Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Eckerd College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 37 |
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