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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Child Development & Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

13 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$32,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 15,161 people earned their degree in child development and psychology, making the major the 72nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, child development and psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,673 and had an average of $25,889 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 2,483 child development and psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,950 and $19,607 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 child development and psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in child development and psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality child development and psychology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the child development and psychology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Child Development & Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s child development degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UChicago, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s child development degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Notre Dame, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full University of Notre Dame Child Development & Psychology Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s child development degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Child Development & Psychology Report

#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 10 doctorate’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #7 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Child Development & Psychology Report

#5

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #5 spot on the list. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 15 doctorate’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UIUC is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

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#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s child development degrees to qualified students.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Child Development & Psychology Report

#11 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 1 doctorate’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

IUPUI also made our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Child Development & Psychology at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

Central Michigan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s child development degrees to qualified students.

Central Michigan also took the #11 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Central Michigan Child Development & Psychology Report

#10 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Kent State University at Kent is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 7 doctorate’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952.

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#12 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s child development degrees in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens also took the #12 spot in our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Child Development & Psychology Report

#12

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

DePaul University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s child development students in 2019-2020.

DePaul not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760.

Full DePaul Child Development & Psychology Report

#13

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#6 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Child Development Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s child development students in 2019-2020.

Loyola Chicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Child Development & Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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