We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Dallas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Dallas among the top schools in the country for child development & psychology, coming in at #111 out of 189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 111 of 189 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Texas | 5 of 7 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 10 |
The following degree levels are available for child development & psychology at UT Dallas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 92 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
UT Dallas is among the very best schools in the country for child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas report a median salary of $44,562 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Dallas, child development & psychology graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UT Dallas conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in developmental and child psychology in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Dallas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 4 |