Doctor’s Degrees in Developmental & Child Psychology
Education Levels of Developmental and Child Psychology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 84 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 | 1,169 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 84 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
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 91.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 77 |
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 | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 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 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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 $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 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 25% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 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 $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 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.
New York University comes in at #9 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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 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 100% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $8,723 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,630 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in developmental and child psychology. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 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.
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 $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 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.
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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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