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. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in child development from Murray State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,674 a year. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from Murray State. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Murray State 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |