by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Florida to review for the 2024 Best Child Development Schools in Florida ranking.
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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 Schools in Florida. 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.
It's difficult to beat Nova Southeastern University if you want to pursue a degree in child development. NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a degree in child development from Nova Southeastern University
Explore all the Best Child Development Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 710 | 70 |
| Georgia | 690 | 25 |
| Virginia | 630 | 50 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 216 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 56 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 19 |
| Alabama | 500 | 26 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 56 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 54 |
One of 10 majors within the Human Development & Family Studies area of study, Child Development has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1,003 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 396 |
| General Human Development & Family Studies | 354 |
| Family & Community Services | 150 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 5 |
| Family Systems | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
