by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCLA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA as a strong choice for child development & psychology, coming in at #45 out of 189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools | 45 of 189 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in California | 5 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in child development & psychology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 425 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 425 bachelor’s degrees in child development & psychology.
UCLA holds a strong position among schools offering child development & psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA report a median salary of $57,559 a year. This is below $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCLA, child development & psychology students borrow a median amount of $16,737 in student loans. This is higher than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
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 | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 UCLA were Asian. 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 California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 182 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 33 |
UCLA conferred 425 bachelor’s completions in behavioral neuroscience in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (43%).
