by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU as a strong choice for child development & psychology, ranked #119 out of 189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & psychology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, child development & psychology students accumulate a median of $25,220 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
GWU granted 30 bachelor’s degrees in cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
GWU granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in experimental psychology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (33%).
Graduate study is also available at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 11 |