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 Northeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in child development from Northeastern. This makes it the #59 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,413 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 Northeastern, child development students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,876 for all child development majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Northeastern University.
Of the 130 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Northeastern in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in child development from Northeastern in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 49 |
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