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, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 423 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 386 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in child development from Montclair State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Montclair 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of child development master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Montclair State University.
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