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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in child development.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 319 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 1,287% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in child development from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #29 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in child development in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Of the 319 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development & Psychology from UT Knoxville in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 244 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 14 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UT Knoxville, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 58 |
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