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. We've also included details on how Barnard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Barnard was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Barnard College handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Barnard is $44,055. This is higher than $34,585, which is the national median for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Barnard was $2,136 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,078 | $64,078 |
| Fees | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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All of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Barnard in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Barnard 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 Barnard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Barnard College.
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