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, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for child development. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 139 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 474 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 437 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 474 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pitt. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 309 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 60 |
| General Psychology | 13 |
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