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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EWU ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,605 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 EWU, child development students borrow a median amount of $19,938 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 Eastern Washington University.
Of the 60 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development & Psychology from EWU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 148 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 52 |
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