by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in child development from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #11 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,027 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 UMN Twin Cities, child development students borrow a median amount of $31,703 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 UMN Twin Cities is $252 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 116 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 30 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 531 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 86 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.