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 NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern State University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,440 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 NSU, child development students borrow a median amount of $15,363 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,120.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $525 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $221 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,623 | $15,743 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,494 | $10,494 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,020 | $3,020 |
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Of the 149 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Online degrees for the NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Northeastern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.