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, and more. In addition, we cover how SMC ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The child development major at SMC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Child Development & Psychology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at SMC paid an average of $1,987 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
Of the 8 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMC, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 40 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 24 |
| Other Psychology | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.