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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Illinois

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

As a degree choice, Child Development & Psychology is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 766
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Illinois

There are 6,470 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 Illinois

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $87,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

622 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,671 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,991. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. 99% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

#5

Knox College

Galesburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. This private school has an average net price of $23,772. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

DePaul University

Chicago
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in IL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 6% $71,340
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Psychology 3,656
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,978
Other Psychology 29

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

View Nationwide Child Development & Psychology Report

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