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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Florida

544 students earned Child Development degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A Child Development & Psychology major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Florida

Child Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 514
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Florida

There are 29,500 people in the state and 624,440 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Child Development & Psychology Jobs in Florida

Child Development grads earn an average of $77,810 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Florida that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students get financical aid.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,735. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#3

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,733 a year.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in FL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Psychology Professors 22% $74,050
Psychologists 21% $93,280
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 20% $69,650
Managers 17% $90,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to child development.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
General Psychology 8,073
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,681

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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