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 #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 342 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 338 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #50 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 UofSC is $29,350. 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 UofSC, child development students borrow a median amount of $43,800 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,120 for all child development majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the child development program at UofSC is $420 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 342 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from UofSC in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 | 15 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 243 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from UofSC in 2022 were men.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 22 |
| General Psychology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.