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 The Mount ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at The Mount was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount St Mary's University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The Mount go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,454 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,585 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The Mount, child development students borrow a median amount of $72,370 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,120 for all child development majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at The Mount paid an average of $1,440 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,660 | $45,660 |
| Fees | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,750 | $14,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 14 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The Mount, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount St Mary's University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The Mount 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 The Mount Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Mount St Mary’s University.
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