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. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,283 a year. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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All of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Wellesley College.
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