Child Development & Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Psychology, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 child development & psychology graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Child Development & Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 193 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 200 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 193 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Child Development & Psychology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 74% women (71) and 26% men (25).
Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 74 bachelor’s child development & psychology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 74% were women (55) and 26% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 53% of Child Development & Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 45%.*
Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 12 master’s child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 32%.*
Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 10 doctoral child development & psychology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above 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 Nevada-Reno
The Child Development & Psychology program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Psychology | 5 |
| Other Experimental Psychology | 91 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Child Development & Psychology majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.