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. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in child development from K -State. This makes it the #29 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #41 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 K -State is $36,257. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, child development students borrow a median amount of $28,681 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 K -State is $258 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from K -State. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of child development master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Kansas State University.
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