Here, 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 Eckerd ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,555 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,859 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eckerd, child development students borrow a median amount of $22,980 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all child development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,876.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Eckerd College.
Of the 22 child development students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Eckerd, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eckerd are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in child development.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 15 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Psychology | 48 |
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