Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,544 people earned their master's degree in child development. This earns it the #80 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 child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,392 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,544 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 937 |
| Graduate Certificate | 163 |
| Basic Certificate | 71 |
| Associate Degree | 51 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Child Development Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in child development is $50,014. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,480 and the high is $57,205.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in child development. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 447 |
| Women | 2,097 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 200 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| White | 1,194 |
| International Students | 430 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 168 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a master’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for child development students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 262 people received their master's degree in child development from NYU. About 86% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at New York University make a median salary of 50,014.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in child development from Teachers College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Teachers College at Columbia University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
Montclair State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 76 people received their master's degree in child development from Montclair State. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at Montclair State University make a median salary of 50,014.
The 6th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 64 people received their master's degree in child development from UPenn. Of these students, 86% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 50,014.
Northcentral University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. 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 child development from Northcentral University. Of these students, 93% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northcentral University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in child development from Fordham U. About 91% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at Fordham University make a median salary of 50,014.
Yale University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in child development from Yale. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Yale University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
Pace University - New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in child development from Pace University. Of these students, 89% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at Pace University - New York make a median salary of 50,014.
The 11th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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 child development from UMN Twin Cities. About 91% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in child development from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 61% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 50,014.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in child development from Ohio State. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in child development from U-M. Of these students, 83% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in child development from UIUC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UNR. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UT Dallas. About 83% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Dallas child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UChicago. About 68% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Chicago child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 child development from Duquesne. About 89% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duquesne University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 20th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in child development from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 26,529 |
| General Psychology | 6,995 |
| Other Psychology | 1,975 |
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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