by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for child development & psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 92 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 account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Child Development & Psychology Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in child development & psychology.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in child development & psychology has to check out Princeton University. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Princeton University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in child development & psychology needs to check out Montclair State University. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Montclair State University
Seton Hall University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Seton Hall University
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 all the Best Child Development & Psychology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 516 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 130 |
| Maryland | 193 | 9 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 11 |
| Delaware | 109 | 2 |
Child Development & Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 44 |
| Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology | 24 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 16 |
| Experimental Psychology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 385 |
| General Psychology | 120 |
