Developmental & Child Psychology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology is offered at 59 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.4% of Developmental & Child Psychology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Developmental & Child Psychology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,820 students earned theirDevelopmental & 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 | 586 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,112 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 117 |
Earnings of Developmental & Child Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Developmental & Child Psychology. About 82.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Developmental & Child Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 8.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 18 | 15.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Developmental & Child Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 234 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their doctor'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.
Capella University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 144 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 103 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor'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.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor'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.
Walden University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 61 doctor'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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor'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.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chicago School at Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 45 doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Developmental & Child Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utica University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 39 doctor'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.
Texas Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology. This school awarded 37 doctor'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.
Bay Path University is a popular choice for Developmental & Child Psychology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Developmental & Child Psychology that also offer doctor’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.