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Child Development & Psychology at William Carey University

If you are interested in studying Child Development & Psychology, take a look at what William Carey University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

William Carey University sits in Hattiesburg, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 child development & psychology degrees were granted at William Carey University.

Online & Distance Learning at William Carey University

Many students take online classes at William Carey University. Of 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Psychology Rankings at William Carey University

Use these rankings to compare William Carey University’s Child Development & Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from William Carey University

Graduates of William Carey University’s Child Development & Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,634
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$35,331
4 years	$39,383
5 years	$40,427

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Psychology graduates from William Carey University report median earnings of $39,383, compared with $73,067 for all William Carey University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Child Development & Psychology graduates at William Carey University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Child Development & Psychology graduates at William Carey University are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).

Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at William Carey University

Of the 2 master’s child development & psychology graduates at William Carey University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at William Carey University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 50% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at William Carey University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

*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 William Carey University

The Child Development & Psychology program at William Carey University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Developmental & Child Psychology	1
Quantitative Psychology	1

Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Psychology program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

• 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.