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. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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UChicago was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for child development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in child development from UChicago. This makes it the #16 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UChicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,986 a year. This is less than $34,585, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UChicago was $2,127 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 105 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in child development from UChicago. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.