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 Sacred Heart ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sacred Heart was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sacred Heart paid an average of $650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,160 | $48,160 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,450 | $18,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from Sacred Heart. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Sacred Heart University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 25 |
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