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 WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at WUSTL was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in child development from WUSTL. This makes it the #39 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2022, making the school the #13 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 WUSTL is $37,377. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
The child development program at WUSTL awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 8 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 6 |
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