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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in child development from UD. This makes it the #94 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 UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,532 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 UD, child development students borrow a median amount of $48,134 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 UD is $467 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of child development master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 11 |
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