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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 338 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 308 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in child development from UofSC. This makes it the #79 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2021, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,963 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,859 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, child development students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 $24,876.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at UofSC is $420 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
The child development program at UofSC awarded 338 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 231 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from UofSC in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 17 |
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