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Child Development in Pennsylvania

Child Development Schools in Pennsylvania

1,156 Child Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Child Development is the 45th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 890
Master’s Degree 179
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Child Development Grads in Pennsylvania

18,090 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 Jobs in Pennsylvania

Child Development grads earn an average of $87,940 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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

446 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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153 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,320. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,027. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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Villanova University

Villanova
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Psychology 4,843
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,526
Other Psychology 86

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