by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for child development majors, Harvard came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in child development from Harvard. This makes it the #26 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2021, making the school the #22 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 Harvard is $53,927. This is higher than $30,859, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Harvard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from Harvard. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from Harvard in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 62 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 8 |
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