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 #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Barnard College handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Barnard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,384 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,859 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Barnard, child development students borrow a median amount of $17,000 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 Barnard College.
All of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Barnard in 2021 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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