by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwest ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwest is $35,556. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at Northwest is $194 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
The child development program at Northwest awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 36 |
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