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. Also, learn how Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gettysburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,599 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,585 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gettysburg was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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The child development program at Gettysburg awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Gettysburg College.
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