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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNG ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNG was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Georgia handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNG is $30,389. 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 UNG, child development students borrow a median amount of $26,888 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,120.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNG was $624 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $176 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $14,986 |
| Fees | $981 | $981 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,310 | $12,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,680 | $3,680 |
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Of the 155 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNG, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNG are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Georgia with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNG child development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNG Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of North Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 24 |