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Child Development & Psychology in New Jersey

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in New Jersey

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

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Psychology is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 437
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.7%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in New Jersey

23,280 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 New Jersey

Child Development grads earn an average of $99,670 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

462 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Centenary University

Hackettstown
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,105.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 100% of students get financical aid.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Psychologists 10% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Psychology 3,346
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 593
Other Psychology 18

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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