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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Nevada

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

A Child Development & Psychology major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Master’s Degree 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Nevada

7,960 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 Nevada

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $74,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in NV

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 22% $77,200
Managers 19% $94,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
General Psychology 908
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 36

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

View Nationwide Child Development & Psychology Report

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