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, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with child development programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development majors at Western Kentucky University.
The child development program at WKU awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 113 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 44 |
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