by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for developmental & child psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 355 master's degrees in developmental & child psychology to qualified students.
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The developmental and child psychology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for developmental & child psychology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Developmental & Child Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for developmental & child psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in developmental & child psychology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from University of Pennsylvania
New York University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in developmental & child psychology. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from New York University
It is hard to beat Cornell University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in developmental & child psychology. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Cornell University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in developmental & child psychology needs to look into Teachers College at Columbia University. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Fordham University
Montclair State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Montclair State University
Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Pace University - New York
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from Duquesne University
Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in developmental & child psychology from University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
Explore the best developmental & child psychology colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 226 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 82 |
| Maryland | 363 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 44 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 0 |
Developmental & Child Psychology is one of 10 different types of Child Development & Psychology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 209 |
| Experimental Psychology | 73 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 36 |
| Cognitive Psychology & Psycholinguistics | 28 |
| Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology | 25 |
| Social Psychology | 18 |
| Comparative Psychology | 16 |
