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Child Development & Psychology in Utah

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 419 students earned their Child Development degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Child Development & Psychology is the 41st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 407
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Utah

4,950 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 Utah

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $80,920, compared to a typical salary of $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
367 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424.

#3

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,503. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in UT

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Psychology Professors 46% $68,640
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 31% $70,740
Managers 31% $92,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
General Psychology 1,424
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 98
Other Psychology 30

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

View Nationwide Child Development & Psychology Report

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