Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,544 people earned their master's degree in child development. This earns it the #80 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in child development is $50,014. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,371 to a high of $57,989.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in child development. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 447 |
| Women | 2,097 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 200 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| White | 1,194 |
| International Students | 430 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 168 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a master’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for child development students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 262 people received their master's degree in child development from NYU. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in child development from Teachers College. About 89% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
Montclair State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in child development from Montclair State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Montclair State University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in child development from UPenn. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. University of Pennsylvania child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northcentral University. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in child development from Northcentral University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Northcentral University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
Fordham University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in child development from Fordham U. Of these students, 91% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fordham University child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
The 9th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in child development from Yale. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
The 10th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in child development from Pace University. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Pace University - New York child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in child development from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 91% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in child development from The Graduate Center. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. The Graduate Center, CUNY child development graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,014.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in child development from Ohio State. Of these students, 61% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,014.
The 14th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in child development from UIUC. About 59% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in child development from U-M. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
University of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UChicago. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UNR. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at University of Nevada - Reno make a median salary of 50,014.
Duquesne University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from Duquesne. Of these students, 89% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Duquesne graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in child development from UT Dallas. Of these students, 83% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,014.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in child development from Penn State University Park. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in child development at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,014.
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