by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Merrimack. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Merrimack as a strong choice for child development & family studies, ranked #92 out of 423 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in child development & family studies at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
During the most recent reporting year, Merrimack College conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
Merrimack is a solid choice among schools offering child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack earn a median of $48,385 a year. This is lower than $55,795, the median for all majors at Merrimack.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Merrimack, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Merrimack granted 85 bachelor’s degrees in human development and family studies, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
Merrimack awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in human development, family studies, and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men.
