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 UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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UCONN was ranked #28 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 Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in child development from UCONN. This makes it the #36 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $33,189. This is higher than $30,859, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, child development students borrow a median amount of $23,199 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,876.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Connecticut.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from UCONN in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 408 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 35 |
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