Doctor’s Degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology
Education Levels of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 people earned their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. This earns it the #202 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in developmental and child psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,169 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 586 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
| Basic Certificate | 17 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for developmental and child psychology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. About 91.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of developmental and child psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Developmental and Child Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in developmental and child psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pace University - New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Pace University. Of these students, 92% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMass Boston. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehigh University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Lehigh. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMBC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Cornell University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Cornell.
Fordham University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Fordham U.
The 9th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from NYU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UH. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Loyola Chicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Catholic University of America. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from CUA. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston College. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Boston College.
University of Rochester comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from University of Rochester. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from North Dakota State University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to developmental and child psychology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Experimental Psychology | 544 |
| Experimental Psychology | 214 |
| Social Psychology | 28 |
| Cognitive & Language Psychology | 24 |
| Physiological Psychology | 23 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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