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Child Development & Psychology in Georgia

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Georgia

352 Child Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Child Development & Psychology is the 70th most popular major out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 339
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Georgia

There are 17,300 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 Georgia

Child Development grads earn an average of $89,190 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,974. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,488 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at Savannah State University.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,523. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#6

Emory University

Atlanta
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,597. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in GA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $70,490
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $71,200
Psychologists 10% $101,780
Managers 9% $109,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
General Psychology 3,544
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 464
Other Psychology 7

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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