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Child Development & Psychology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Child Development & Psychology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you plan to study Child Development & Psychology, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 681 child development & psychology degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Psychology Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Child Development & Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 193
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 200

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #42 of 193
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 200

Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Child Development & Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,388

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Child Development & Psychology graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $20,050.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 72% women (492) and 28% men (189).

Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 637 bachelor’s child development & psychology graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 73% were women (467) and 27% were men (170).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Child Development & Psychology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 263
Hispanic / Latino 113
Black / African American 45
Asian 124
Two or More Races 28
International (Nonresident) 60
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 49% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 20 master’s child development & psychology graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 55% were women (11) and 45% were men (9).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Child Development & Psychology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 5
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 24 doctoral child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Child Development & Psychology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 46% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Child Development & Psychology Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Child Development & Psychology program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Other Experimental Psychology 681

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Child Development & Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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