by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for family & community services students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in family & community services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of family & community services for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality family and community services program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for family & community services students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Family & Community Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Human Services - Child & Family Services
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in family & community services.
University of Florida is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in family & community services. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family & community services from University of Florida
The University of Alabama is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in family & community services. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family & community services from The University of Alabama
East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in family & community services. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in family & community services from East Carolina University
It is difficult to beat Southern University at New Orleans if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in family & community services. Located in the large city of New Orleans, SUNO is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family & community services from Southern University at New Orleans
Learn about other programs related to Family & Community Services that might interest you.
Explore the best family & community services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 123 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 6 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 67 |
| Georgia | 453 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 0 |
| Alabama | 320 | 12 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 9 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 27 |
Family & Community Services is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Development & Family Studies | 1,620 |
| Child Development | 335 |
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services | 185 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 177 |
| Family Systems | 124 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 27 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 9 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 3 |
