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, and more. Also, learn how Fordham U ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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Fordham U was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for child development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in child development from Fordham U. This makes it the #8 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Fordham U paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,335 | $60,335 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,075 | $23,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Fordham U 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 Fordham U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's child development program at Fordham U make a median salary of $57,989. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all child development graduates with a master's is $50,014.
The child development program at Fordham U awarded 40 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Fordham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 178 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
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