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 Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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Vanderbilt was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for child development majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in child development from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #59 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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The child development program at Vanderbilt awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Child Development & Psychology from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 122 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
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