by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $21,190. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,859 for all child development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, child development students borrow a median amount of $18,384 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from FAU in 2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 322 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 37 |
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