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Graduate Child Development & Psychology Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

Below are the key facts about graduate study in child development & psychology at University of Nevada-Reno. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

University of Nevada-Reno Graduate Child Development & Psychology Rankings

College Factual rates University of Nevada-Reno as a strong choice for child development & psychology, coming in at #97 out of 202 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Child Development & Psychology Schools	97 of 202
Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Nevada	1 of 1

Graduate Child Development & Psychology Degrees at University of Nevada-Reno

The following degree levels are granted in child development & psychology at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	74
Master’s	12
Doctoral	10

University of Nevada-Reno Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 12 master’s degrees in child development & psychology.

Master’s Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno is a solid choice among schools offering child development & psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	6
Best Child Development & Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	35

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 17% of child development & psychology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.

The largest share of child development & psychology master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in child development & psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (Master’s)

University of Nevada-Reno granted 10 master’s completions in research and experimental psychology, other in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).

• Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region — #6
• Best Other Research & Experimental Psychology Master’s Degree Schools — #20

Social Psychology (Master’s)

University of Nevada-Reno granted 2 master’s degrees in social psychology recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).

University of Nevada-Reno Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno awarded 10 doctoral degrees in child development & psychology.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for child development & psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Nevada	1
Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	7
Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	38

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 40% of child development & psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

The largest share of child development & psychology doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a doctoral in child development & psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (Doctoral)

University of Nevada-Reno conferred 7 doctoral completions in research and experimental psychology, other in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).

Social Psychology (Doctoral)

University of Nevada-Reno awarded 3 doctoral completions in social psychology in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).

Undergraduate Study in Child Development & Psychology at University of Nevada-Reno

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Child Development & Psychology	74

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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