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, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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All of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from UMCP in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 422 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.