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, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from Northwestern. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 347 |
| General Psychology | 173 |
| Other Psychology | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.