Developmental and Child Psychology at University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD

Psychology Bachelor's CIP 42.2703

Total Graduates

26

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

27%

7 of 26

Female Graduates

73%

19 of 26

Annual Tuition

$9,889

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Developmental and Child Psychology

Bachelor's 26 grads Bachelor's 4 grads

Program Popularity

#9
of 26 colleges nationally
65.4%
Produces more graduates than 65.4% of colleges offering this program
510
Total national graduates (Bachelor's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Developmental and Child Psychology.
Degree Level Bachelor's
CIP Code 42.2703
Program Family Psychology

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 26 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 27% male, 73% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Managers, all other

Primary Occupation
$136,550
Median Annual Salary
$68,860 $227,590
10th percentile 90th percentile
630,980 employed nationally +4.5% projected growth

Related Occupations

Child, family, and school social workers +3.4%
$58,570
Clinical and counseling psychologists +11.2%
$95,830
Psychology teachers, postsecondary +3.6%
$80,330

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$58,570

10-Year Job Growth

+3.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$46,856+3.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$76,664+11.2%
75%
primary100% confidence
$109,240+4.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199
$109,240+4.5%
0%
primary100% confidence
$64,264+3.6%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$43,928

Peak Salary

$73,213

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Writing

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
C
Conventional
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Organized
Detail-oriented
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Helping others
Knowledge

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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