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. In addition, we cover how UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 2,100% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in child development from UNR. This makes it the #16 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
The child development program at UNR awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Child Development majors graduating with a master's degree from UNR make a median salary of $69,459 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all child development graduates with a master's is $50,014.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 child development majors earned their master's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 223 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.