by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of child development & psychology. Combined, these schools handed out 159 master's degrees in child development & psychology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The child development 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for child development & 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 Child Development & Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in child development & psychology.
University of California - San Diego is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of California - San Diego
It is hard to beat University of California - Irvine if you wish to pursue a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of California - Irvine
It's hard to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in child development & psychology. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of California - Berkeley
Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Nevada - Reno
UCSB is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of California - Santa Barbara
Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Claremont.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Claremont Graduate University
Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Western Washington University
Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Oregon State University
UCR is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Riverside.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of California - Riverside
Learn about other programs related to Child Development & Psychology that might interest you.
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 child development & psychology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 112 |
| Washington | 183 | 22 |
| Oregon | 158 | 2 |
| Nevada | 105 | 23 |
Child Development & Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 89 |
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 41 |
| Experimental Psychology | 13 |
| Comparative Psychology | 8 |
| Psychopharmacology | 6 |
| Social Psychology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5,257 |
| General Psychology | 1,374 |
| Other Psychology | 142 |
