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 NYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for child development majors, NYU came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 530 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 262 students received their master’s degree in child development from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,512 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NYU, child development students borrow a median amount of $93,918 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,120 for all child development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at NYU is $965 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NYU was $1,844 per credit hour 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 | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
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Of the 530 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from NYU in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 97 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 150 |
| Other Races | 41 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Child Development majors graduating with a master's degree from NYU make a median salary of $48,960 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,014.
The child development program at NYU awarded 333 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 7 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.