Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development & psychology.
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Cornell University is in the top 15% of the country for child development & psychology. In particular, it placed #6 out of 200 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in New York | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 12 |
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Schools in New York | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of child development & psychology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & psychology majors at Cornell University.
The child development & psychology program at Cornell University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 62 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 19 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 16 |
Cornell University conferred 62 completions in research and experimental psychology, other in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Cornell University granted 19 completions in cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
Cornell University awarded 16 completions in developmental and child psychology in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).