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Child Development & Psychology Schools in New Jersey

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

A Child Development & Psychology major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Child Development & Psychology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 23,280 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 New Jersey

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $99,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,381. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,836. 83% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,071 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,634.

Child Development & Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Psychologists 10% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 584
General Psychology 158

View all majors related to Child Development & Psychology

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