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Child Development in New Jersey

Child Development Schools in New Jersey

664 Child Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of Child Development 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 116
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Child Development 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 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
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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Princeton University

Princeton
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,732. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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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

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View Nationwide Child Development Report

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