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 #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wellesley is $36,106. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,859 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wellesley, child development students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,876.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 62 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Wellesley in 2021 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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