Child Development & Psychology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Psychology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 child development & psychology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Child Development & Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 193 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 193 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.
Program-wide, Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).
Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 16 master’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Minority students account for 12% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 32%.*
Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 13 doctoral child development & psychology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, higher than 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison
This Child Development & Psychology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Experimental Psychology | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Psychology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.