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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Michigan

822 students earned Child Development degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Child Development & Psychology is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 737
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Master’s Degree 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Michigan

9,920 people in the state and 624,440 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Child Development & Psychology Jobs in Michigan

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $88,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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There are 7 colleges in Michigan that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

749 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Albion College

Albion
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Albion. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $16,862.

#3

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,917 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at UM Flint. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Detroit Mercy. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,058.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MI

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $75,340
Managers 7% $95,390
Psychologists 2% $100,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
General Psychology 2,813
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 672
Other Psychology 13

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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