by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Child Development Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 181 degrees in child development to qualified students.
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Your choice of child development school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Child Development School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of child development degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Community College of Allegheny County is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in child development. CCAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #876 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CCAC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in child development from Community College of Allegheny County
Towson University is a good option for students interested in a degree in child development. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #248 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Towson is a great university overall.
There were approximately 13 child development students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in child development from Towson University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a good choice for students interested in a degree in child development. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 49th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 25 child development students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in child development from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in child development needs to take a look at Bowie State University. Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 30th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.
There were roughly 49 child development students who graduated with this degree at Bowie State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in child development from Bowie State UniversityLearn about other programs related to Child Development that might interest you.
Explore the best child development colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 39 |
| Maryland | 618 | 62 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 0 |
One of 10 majors within the Human Development & Family Studies area of study, Child Development has other similar majors worth exploring.
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