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 Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Smith College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Child Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Smith go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,006 a year. This is less than $30,859, which is the national median of all child development majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Smith, child development students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Smith College.
All of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from Smith in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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