Child Development & Psychology at Drexel University
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Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 105 child development & psychology degrees were awarded at Drexel University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University
Online coursework is an option at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at Drexel University
Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Child Development & Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 44 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 200 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 193 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 44 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 200 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 193 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 44 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 200 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 193 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Psychology graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Psychology graduates at Drexel University are 79% women (83) and 21% men (22).
Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University
Of the 80 bachelor’s child development & psychology graduates at Drexel University, 78% were women (62) and 22% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 13 master’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at Drexel University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at Drexel University
Of the 12 doctoral child development & psychology degrees awarded at Drexel University, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Psychology Concentrations at Drexel University
The Child Development & Psychology program at Drexel University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Experimental Psychology | 105 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Child Development & Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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