Developmental & Child Psychology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 59 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Developmental & Child Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Developmental & Child Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,820 degrees were awarded toDevelopmental & Child Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Developmental & Child Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 586 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of Developmental & Child Psychology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,814 |
| 4 years | $50,900 |
| 5 years | $59,985 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Developmental & Child Psychology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 526 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Developmental & Child Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 50.9% |
| Asian | 72 | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.4% |
| International Students | 11 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Developmental & Child Psychology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 234 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 158 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 103 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 70 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utica University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bay Path University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Developmental & Child Psychology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Experimental Psychology | 4,439 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 380 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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