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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Minnesota

559 students earned Child Development degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Child Development & Psychology is the 37th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 280
Master’s Degree 240
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Minnesota

13,720 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 Minnesota

Child Development grads earn an average of $86,380 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 32 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,545.

#3

Walden University

Minneapolis
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,712 a year. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,052. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#5

Carleton College

Northfield
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,928.

#6

Macalester College

Saint Paul
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,764. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Macalester.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. 27% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Augsburg.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MN

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $84,630
Psychologists 7% $102,640
Psychology Professors 7% $76,690
Managers 7% $118,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
General Psychology 3,142
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 2,482
Other Psychology 3

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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