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Child Development & Psychology in Massachusetts

Child Development & Psychology Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 58,420 people employed in jobs related to a Child Development degree, compared to 1,661,320 nationwide.

Child Development & Psychology Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Child Development & Psychology Jobs in Massachusetts

Child Development grads earn an average of $131,877 in the state and $116,616 nationwide.

Child Development & Psychology Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Massachusetts offering Child Development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. About 35% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Smith College

Northampton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,340 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 20%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#6

Wellesley College

Wellesley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,659 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 14%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Williams College

Williamstown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,778 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#10

Bay Path University

Longmeadow

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,059 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

#11

Emmanuel College

Boston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,517 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MA

Some of the careers Child Development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 15% $68,140
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Biological Scientists, All Other 9% $79,550
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Clinical Neuropsychologists 9% $57,643
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Neuropsychologists 7% $83,690

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child Development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Psychology 147,078
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 40,952
Other Psychology 2,825

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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