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. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in child development from UT Dallas. This makes it the #16 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,982 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Child Development majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Dallas make a median salary of $51,067 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all child development graduates with a master's is $50,014.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in child development from UT Dallas. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 293 |
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