by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northeastern University highly for child development & psychology, ranked #101 out of 189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 101 of 189 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 15 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in child development & psychology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 164 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
Northeastern University is among the very best schools in the country for child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University earn a median of $57,605 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Northeastern University awarded 164 bachelor’s degrees in research and experimental psychology, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (51%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 8 |
