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, and more. We've also included details on how Walden University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The child development major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Child Development & Psychology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in child development from Walden University. This makes it the #5 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Walden University was $334 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,313 | $10,313 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
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Walden University 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 Walden University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's child development program at Walden University make a median salary of $46,371. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,014.
Of the 87 students who earned a master's degree in Child Development & Psychology from Walden University in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 521 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 401 |