by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Capella University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The child development major at Capella University 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.
In 2022, 135 students received their master’s degree in child development from Capella University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Capella University paid an average of $401 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $422 | $422 |
Learn more about Capella University tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Capella University child development bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Capella University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's child development program at Capella University make a median salary of $45,399. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,014.
Of the 131 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Capella University, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Capella University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,639 |
| General Psychology | 698 |