by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Chicago stacks up against peers offering child development & psychology.
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University of Chicago is in the top 15% of the country for child development & psychology. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 161 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
Child Development & Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Chicago earn a median of $65,966 a year. This is lower than $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Chicago, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is above $15,854, the typical median for all majors at University of Chicago.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are White. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of child development & psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the child development & psychology majors at University of Chicago.
This child development & psychology program at University of Chicago offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Experimental Psychology | 130 |
University of Chicago granted 130 degrees in experimental psychology in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).