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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,981 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 FAU, child development students borrow a median amount of $25,465 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 FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from FAU. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 337 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 47 |
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