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. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for child development majors, UW Seattle came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 565 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 545 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in child development from UW Seattle. This makes it the #36 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 UW Seattle is $34,715. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, child development students borrow a median amount of $42,946 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 UW Seattle is $392 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 565 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development & Psychology from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 106 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Of the 9 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UW Seattle, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29 |
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