by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in child development from Ohio State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 593 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Ohio State in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 373 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Child Development & Psychology from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 74 |
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