by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in child development from KU. This makes it the #45 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from KU in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 child development majors earned their master's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 324 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.