by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of child development & psychology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 287 master's degrees in child development & psychology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 schools for child development & psychology students working on their master's degree.
The child development school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Child Development & Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for child development & psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in child development & psychology needs to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in child development & psychology. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's difficult to beat University of Kansas if you wish to pursue a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Kansas
University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Missouri - Columbia
Capella University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the child development program earn around $40,064 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Capella University
Walden University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Walden University
Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Saint Louis University
UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Northern Iowa
Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Central Missouri
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 schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 25 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 240 |
| Kansas | 149 | 22 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 0 |
Child Development & Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 236 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 44 |
| Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology | 4 |
| Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 2,778 |
| General Psychology | 548 |
| Other Psychology | 3 |
