Child development at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Child development, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University sits in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 child development degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Child development graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Child development graduates at Boston University are 100% women (9) and 0% men (0).
Child development Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 9 master’s child development degrees awarded at Boston University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child development master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Child development master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Child development Graduates
Students who finish Child development program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Child development majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Nannies | $55,232 |
| Childcare Workers | $50,186 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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