Doctor’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 937 people earned their doctor's degree in child development. This makes it the 38th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,544 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 937 |
| Graduate Certificate | 163 |
Earnings of Child Development Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in child development is $82,203. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $73,130 and the high is $91,275.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for child development students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in child development. About 72.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 259 |
| Women | 678 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 521 |
| International Students | 145 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 99 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Penn State University Park. About 81% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in child development from U-M. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 82,203.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UNR. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that UNR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UMN Twin Cities. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
The 5th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 22 people received their doctor's degree in child development from NYU. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at New York University make a median salary of 82,203.
The 6th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Ohio State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 82,203.
Pace University - New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. 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 child development from Pace University. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Pace University - New York make a median salary of 82,203.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UC Berkeley. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
University of California - Riverside is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UCR. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
The 9th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UCONN. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
University of Arizona is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in child development from University of Arizona. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,203.
Yale University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Yale. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Yale University make a median salary of 82,203.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in child development from WUSTL. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 82,203.
The 14th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in child development from KU. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kansas child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UIUC. Of these students, 80% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 82,203.
The 15th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in child development from UT Knoxville. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
George Washington University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in child development. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from GWU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. George Washington University child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from IU Bloomington. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in child development. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Teachers College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Teachers College at Columbia University child development graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,203.
The 17th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in child development from Drexel. Of these students, 80% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in child development at Drexel University make a median salary of 82,203.
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