We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in child development & psychology at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 18 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU as a strong choice for child development & psychology, ranked #127 out of 202 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in child development & psychology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 3 master’s degrees in child development & psychology.
GWU has not been ranked for child development & psychology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of child development & psychology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at GWU are Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU granted 3 master’s degrees in experimental psychology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in child development & psychology.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering child development & psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #17 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 |
| Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at GWU were Asian. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in child development & psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU awarded 5 doctoral degrees in research and experimental psychology, other in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (60%).
GWU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in cognitive psychology and psycholinguistics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (67%).
GWU granted 3 doctoral degrees in social psychology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at GWU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology | 33 |