by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Amherst College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Amherst College highly for child development & psychology, placing at #70 out of 189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in child development & psychology at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
Amherst College is a solid choice among schools offering child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Amherst College granted 52 bachelor’s degrees in research and experimental psychology, other recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).