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Child Development & Psychology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Child Development & Psychology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you are interested in studying Child Development & Psychology, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 774 child development & psychology degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Online coursework is an option at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Psychology Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Child Development & Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 3
Best Value Michigan #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 29
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #27 of 193
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #34 of 200

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 3
Best Value Michigan #2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 29
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #27 of 193
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #34 of 200

Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Child Development & Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Psychology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,126
2 years $30,860
3 years $40,300
4 years $53,950
5 years $65,628

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Child Development & Psychology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $53,950, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Psychology earnings compared with all majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Child Development & Psychology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $18,708.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 76% women (585) and 24% men (189).

Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 712 bachelor’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 75% were women (534) and 25% were men (178).

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 411
Hispanic / Latino 43
Black / African American 34
Asian 127
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 35
International (Nonresident) 41
Unknown 19
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 32 master’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 81% were women (26) and 19% were men (6).

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 5
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 32%.*

Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 30 doctoral child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 83% were women (25) and 17% were men (5).

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Psychology majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Minority students account for 57% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

This Child Development & Psychology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Experimental Psychology 423
Physiological Psychology 345
Other Experimental Psychology 6

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Child Development & Psychology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor work across a variety of fields. 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

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