by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how St. Olaf ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, child development students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 St Olaf College.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of child development bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Olaf are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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