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 UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for child development majors, UPenn came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in child development from UPenn. This makes it the #6 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $44,542. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in child development from UPenn. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's child development program at UPenn make a median salary of $46,806. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,014.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a master's degree in child development from UPenn. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 117 |
| General Psychology | 41 |
| Other Psychology | 2 |
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