Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how The U ranks among other schools offering degrees in child development & psychology.
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The U ranks competitively among schools offering child development & psychology. In particular, it placed #81 out of 161 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Value Child Development & Psychology Schools in Utah | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Utah | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Utah conferred 484 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,314 in student loans. This is higher than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 307 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in child development & psychology from The U were women.
The majority of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at The U are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the child development & psychology majors at University of Utah.
The child development & psychology program at The U includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 495 |
The U granted 495 completions in research and experimental psychology, other in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).