Developmental and Child Psychology

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About Developmental and Child Psychology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.

For all the 1,452 degrees granted in Developmental and Child Psychology per year, the majority of them are Doctors degree research scholarship. Out of the 16 students graduating with degrees at the Post masters certificate level in the US, 13% percent identify as men and 88% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Developmental and Child Psychology, Kansas has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Developmental and Child Psychology is $40,033.

Popularity of Developmental and Child Psychology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Developmental and Child Psychology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Developmental and Child Psychology majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Clinical and Counseling Psychologists, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary . Not only that, Developmental and Child Psychology graduates may land a high salary job, such as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists or Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Developmental and Child Psychology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Developmental and Child Psychology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
16
Female Students
14 (87%)
Male Students
2 (12%)
White (15, 94%)
Black or African American (1, 6%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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