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Child Development & Psychology in New York

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in New York

1,838 students earned Child Development degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Child Development & Psychology is the 47th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,170
Master’s Degree 516
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 120
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 32

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in New York

33,290 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 York

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $99,640, compared to a typical salary of $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

675 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,648 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $79,434 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Graduates earn an average $50,574 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#6

Barnard College

New York
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,122. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Colgate University

Hamilton
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. In their early career, Colgate grads earn an average salary of $57,238. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#8

Canisius College

Buffalo
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,820 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#9

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vassar. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Utica College

Utica
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in NY

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Psychologists 18% $103,630
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $88,710
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Psychology 10,965
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 2,408
Other Psychology 204

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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