Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development & psychology.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for child development & psychology. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 161 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis conferred 966 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
Child Development & Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Davis earn a median of $53,955 a year. This is below $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $13,219 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 274 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 114 |
| Other Races | 65 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the child development & psychology majors at University of California-Davis.
The child development & psychology program at UC Davis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 966 |
UC Davis conferred 966 completions in research and experimental psychology, other recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (30%).