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. We've also included details on how Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mt. Holyoke is $32,439. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,585 for all child development students.
Part-time undergraduates at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Mt. Holyoke child development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Mount Holyoke College.
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