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 Hamilton ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Hamilton was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hamilton College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hamilton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,880 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Hamilton paid an average of $8,136 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $62,090 | $62,090 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from Hamilton. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
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 Hamilton College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Hamilton 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 Hamilton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Hamilton College.
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