Master’s Degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology
Education Levels of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,169 people earned their master's degree in developmental and child psychology. This earns it the #194 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for developmental and child psychology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in developmental and child psychology. About 89.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 1,051 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of developmental and child psychology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
| White | 566 |
| International Students | 155 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 65 |
Most Popular Developmental and Child Psychology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in developmental and child psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for developmental and child psychology students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 143 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from NYU. About 88% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from UPenn. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Montclair State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Montclair State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Northcentral University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Northcentral University. Of these students, 93% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Teachers College. About 85% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMN Twin Cities. About 91% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fordham University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 29 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Fordham U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duquesne University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Duquesne. About 89% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their master'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, 18 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Boston College. About 86% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from UT Dallas. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Pace University - New York is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in developmental and child psychology. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Pace University. Of these students, 86% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Henderson State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Henderson State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Cornell. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
William Carey University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from William Carey University. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bay Path University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Bay Path. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Christian University. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in developmental and child psychology from TCU. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 master's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMBC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to developmental and child psychology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Experimental Psychology | 637 |
| Experimental Psychology | 457 |
| Quantitative Psychology | 63 |
| Social Psychology | 63 |
| Physiological Psychology | 49 |
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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