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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for child development list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in child development & psychology. This is a decrease of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in child development from WWU. This makes it the #45 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 Western Washington University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in child development from WWU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in child development from WWU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in child development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 224 |
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