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. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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UCSB is in the top 10% of the country for child development. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 139 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 616 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 567 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in child development from UCSB. This makes it the #59 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,431 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,585 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, child development students borrow a median amount of $41,202 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,120 for all child development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at UCSB is $345 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
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Of the 616 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from UCSB in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Online degrees for the UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from UCSB in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.