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Child Development & Psychology Schools in Missouri

75 Child Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Child Development & Psychology is the 63rd most popular major out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in Missouri

6,150 people in the state and 624,440 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Child Development & Psychology Jobs in Missouri

Child Development grads earn an average of $83,520 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. In their early career, Mizzou grads earn an average salary of $46,683.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,847 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,058. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in MO

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Psychology Professors 23% $73,750
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $65,890
Managers 10% $93,580
Psychologists 4% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 350
General Psychology 81
Other Psychology 12

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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