Child Development & Psychology at Northeastern University Professional Programs
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Psychology, consider the program at Northeastern University Professional Programs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is located in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 child development & psychology degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Of 7,411 students, 2,649 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Child Development & Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 200 |
Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs
Graduates of Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Child Development & Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,413 |
| 2 years | $38,018 |
| 3 years | $50,111 |
| 4 years | $57,605 |
| 5 years | $64,262 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Psychology graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs report median earnings of $57,605, compared with $108,869 for all Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Child Development & Psychology graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Child Development & Psychology graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Psychology graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs are 84% women (36) and 16% men (7).
Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Of the 43 bachelor’s child development & psychology graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, 84% were women (36) and 16% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*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 Northeastern University Professional Programs
The Child Development & Psychology program at Northeastern University Professional Programs includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Experimental Psychology | 43 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at Northeastern University Professional Programs go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.