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 Metro State ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Metro State was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Metro State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,600 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Metro State paid an average of $286 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Metro State tuition and fees.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Metro State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Metro 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 Metro State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Metropolitan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 127 |
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