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. We've also included details on how Park University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at Park University was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Park University handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of child development students who receive their bachelor's degree at Park University is $40,313. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,585 for all child development bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Park University was $405 per credit hour 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 $11,908 $11,908 Fees $900 $900 Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200 On Campus Room and Board $8,978 $8,978 On Campus Other Expenses $4,000 $4,000
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 178 child development majors earned their bachelor's degree from Park University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Park University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the Park 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 Park University Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Associate’s in child development from Park University in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Park University with a associate's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Park University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 42 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
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