Doctor’s Degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology
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Education Levels of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. This earns it the #202 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in developmental and child psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 795 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
Earnings of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for developmental and child psychology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of developmental and child psychology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Developmental and Child Psychology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in developmental and child psychology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pace University - New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Pace University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Capella University. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMass Boston.
The 4th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMN Twin Cities. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Lehigh University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Lehigh.
The 4th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UPenn.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UMBC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Cornell.
The 9th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fordham University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Fordham U. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from NYU. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UH.
Catholic University of America comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from CUA.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Loyola Chicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Boston College. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from University of Rochester.
The 19th most popular school in the country for developmental and child psychology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from UCONN.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in developmental and child psychology from Columbia. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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