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Child Development & Psychology in Massachusetts

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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Massachusetts

104 students earned Child Development degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Child Development & Psychology is the 99th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Massachusetts

Child Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 15,180 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 624,440 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development & Psychology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $86,490, compared to a typical salary of $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,663.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,874 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,432 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

#7

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,435. 21% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

44% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $54,590 after graduation. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. 58% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $79,810
Psychologists 11% $96,410
Managers 7% $120,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to child development.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,127
General Psychology 283
Other Psychology 22

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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