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 UIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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UIUC was ranked #19 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 #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 557 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 583 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in child development from UIUC. This makes it the #14 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,384 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, child development students borrow a median amount of $44,173 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 UIUC is $422 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 54 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in child development from UIUC. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
More about our data sources and methodologies.