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, and more. In addition, we cover how Lehigh ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lehigh was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in child development from Lehigh. This makes it the #59 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Child Development & Psychology from Lehigh in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 67 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.