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. In addition, we cover how Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $43,717. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,585 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Smith paid an average of $1,910 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 | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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All of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Smith in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Smith College.
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