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 GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in child development from GWU. This makes it the #36 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $37,906. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, child development students borrow a median amount of $50,848 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,120 for all child development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at GWU is $555 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour 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 | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 154 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 child development majors earned their master's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 99 |
| General Psychology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.