by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Amherst College ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development & psychology.
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Amherst College holds a strong position among schools offering child development & psychology. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 200 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Amherst College conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Amherst College, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $10,800 in student loans. This is below $15,398, the typical median for all majors at Amherst College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & psychology majors at Amherst College.
The child development & psychology program at Amherst College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 52 |
Amherst College conferred 52 degrees in research and experimental psychology, other in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).