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. Also, learn how Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for child development. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 181 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in child development from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #59 most popular school for child development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Vanderbilt University.
The child development program at Vanderbilt awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 child development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Vanderbilt, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 105 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
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