by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for early childhood and family studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 177 degrees in early childhood and family studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood and Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 early childhood and family studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in early childhood and family studies. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in early childhood and family studies from The University of Alabama
American Public University System is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in early childhood and family studies. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in early childhood and family studies from American Public University System
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Explore the best early childhood and family studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 624 | 4 |
| Alabama | 500 | 31 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 142 |
Early Childhood and Family Studies is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6,101 |
| General Human Development & Family Studies | 1,832 |
| Child Development | 1,630 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 1,532 |
| Family & Community Services | 317 |
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services | 253 |
| Family Systems | 159 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 69 |
| Developmental Services Worker | 4 |
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