2024 Best Child Development Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

If you plan on getting your associate degree in child development, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #140 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Child Development Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 14 associate degrees in child development during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on child development students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other child development students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized child development related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for child development students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Child Development in Ohio

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for child development students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Ohio Schools for an Associate in Child Development

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Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in child development. OHIO Chillicothe is a small public university located in the town of Chillicothe.More information about a associate in child development from Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus

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Ohio University - Southern Campus
Ironton, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Ohio University - Southern Campus if you wish to pursue an associate degree in child development. OHIO Southern is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Ironton.More information about a associate in child development from Ohio University - Southern Campus

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Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Lancaster, OH

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Ohio University - Lancaster Campus if you wish to pursue an associate degree in child development. OHIO Lancaster is a small public university located in the rural area of Lancaster.More information about a associate in child development from Ohio University - Lancaster Campus

Best Child Development Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Child Development Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	410	27

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Rankings in Majors Related to Child Development

Child Development is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Child Development

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Child Care & Support Services Management	43
Family & Community Services	11
Child Care Provider/Assistant	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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