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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development & Psychology from WKU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 142 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.