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. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in child development from UMass Boston. This makes it the #94 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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The child development program at UMass Boston awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 274 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 51 |
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