by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for child development & psychology, coming in at #147 out of 189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 147 of 189 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Florida | 4 of 6 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 29 |
The following degree levels are granted in child development & psychology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,965 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, child development & psychology graduates take on a median debt of $18,384 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of child development & psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of child development & psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
FAU granted 99 bachelor’s degrees in behavioral neuroscience in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (31%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 9 |
