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Child Development & Psychology in Missouri

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 680 students earned their Child Development degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, Child Development & Psychology is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 562
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Associate Degree 34
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Missouri

6,150 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 Missouri

Child Development grads earn an average of $83,520 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Missouri that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Park University

Parkville
257 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,444 after earning their degree at this institution.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,058. Graduates earn an average $38,123 after graduation.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Maryville U grads earn an average salary of $47,446.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

#9

Cottey College

Nevada
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
283 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,230 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MO

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Managers 10% $93,580
Psychologists 4% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
General Psychology 2,009
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 370
Other Psychology 12

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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