by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in child development from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #65 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.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,129 a year. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, child development students borrow a median amount of $31,949 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 IU Bloomington is $305 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 333 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 229 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 28 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from IU Bloomington in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 33 |
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