by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2024 Best Child Development Schools in Tennessee ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Child Development Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision. 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 is difficult to beat East Tennessee State University if you wish to pursue a degree in child development. ETSU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Johnson City.More information about a degree in child development from East Tennessee State University
Learn about other programs related to Child Development that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Child Development Colleges 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 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 56 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 19 |
| Alabama | 500 | 26 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 56 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 54 |
Child Development is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Development & Family Studies | 130 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 17 |
| Family Systems | 11 |
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services | 8 |
| Family & Community Services | 6 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
