Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SMU stacks up against peers offering child development & psychology.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in child development & psychology from SMU were women.
The majority of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at SMU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the child development & psychology majors at Southern Methodist University.
The child development & psychology program at SMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 8 |
SMU awarded 8 completions in research and experimental psychology, other in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).