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Child Development in Pennsylvania

Child Development Schools in Pennsylvania

1,156 students earned Child Development degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Child Development is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 179
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Child Development Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 18,090 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $87,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,490.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,138. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to child development.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 1,309
General Psychology 257
Other Psychology 67

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