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 Grinnell ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Grinnell was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grinnell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,507 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,585 for all child development students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Grinnell was $2,010 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 | $64,342 | $64,342 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,878 | $15,878 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development & Psychology from Grinnell in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Grinnell 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 Grinnell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Grinnell College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.