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. We've also included details on how UC Merced ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 187 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from UC Merced. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UC Merced 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 UC Merced Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from UC Merced in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 142 |