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2027 Best General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

24 Colleges in the United States
1,334 General Human Development & Family Studies Degrees Awarded
$34,361 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Human Development & Family Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for general human development & family studies students.

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Best Schools for General Human Development & Family Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general human development & family studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in General Human Development & Family Studies

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general human development & family studies. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 142 general human development & family studies degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general human development & family studies degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $33,654. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full general human development & family studies program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Students looking for a strong general human development & family studies program will find one at Florida State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 216 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general human development & family studies program make about $29,690 in their early career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full general human development & family studies details for Florida State University

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A rank of #3 makes George Mason University one of the top schools for general human development & family studies. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 12 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $45,140 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $24,300 in student loans. Get the full general human development & family studies details for George Mason University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for general human development & family studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Georgia awarded about 152 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general human development & family studies degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $31,392. Students borrow a median of $23,466 to complete this degree. Get the full general human development & family studies details for University Of Georgia

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

A rank of #5 makes Samford University one of the top schools for general human development & family studies. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. Samford University awarded about 34 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general human development & family studies degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Get the full general human development & family studies details for Samford University

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Anderson University Sc came in at #6 for general human development & family studies this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Anderson University Sc awarded about 31 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Anderson University Sc earn a median of $49,036 early in their careers. Anderson University Sc graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Anderson University Sc

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The University Of Alabama earned the #7 position for general human development & family studies this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. The University Of Alabama awarded about 103 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $30,264 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general human development & family studies from The University Of Alabama

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general human development & family studies schools. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 86 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $39,911 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,790. More information about a degree in general human development & family studies from The University Of Tennessee

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #9 for general human development & family studies this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 52 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $46,052 early in their careers. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Nova Southeastern University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #10 for general human development & family studies this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 79 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $31,758 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in general human development & family studies from University Of Arkansas

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general human development & family studies schools. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates 56% of students within six years. About 85 general human development & family studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro in the most recent year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $33,878 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full general human development & family studies program report for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Berea College
Berea, KY

Berea College earned the #12 position for general human development & family studies this year. Berea College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berea. About 58% of students finish within six years. Berea College awarded about 11 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from Berea College earn around $31,428 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,801. See the full general human development & family studies program report for Berea College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general human development & family studies schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $31,083 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general human development & family studies from Liberty University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #14 for general human development & family studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general human development & family studies program make about $29,539 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. Get the full general human development & family studies details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Louisiana Tech University earned the #15 position for general human development & family studies this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $26,591 early in their careers. Louisiana Tech University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Louisiana Tech University

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Amridge University
Montgomery, AL

Amridge University placed #16 among the best general human development & family studies schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Amridge University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 100% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Amridge University in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Amridge University earn a median of $46,125 early in their careers. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Amridge University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #17 for general human development & family studies this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from Mississippi State University earn around $21,243 in the first couple years of their career. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. See the full general human development & family studies program report for Mississippi State University

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Eastern Kentucky University earned the #18 position for general human development & family studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 27 general human development & family studies degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from Eastern Kentucky University earn around $27,514 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $28,964 in student loans. See the full general human development & family studies program report for Eastern Kentucky University

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Georgia Southern University placed #19 among the best general human development & family studies schools. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Georgia Southern University graduates 55% of students within six years. About 45 general human development & family studies degrees were awarded at Georgia Southern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general human development & family studies degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $29,387. Georgia Southern University graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general human development & family studies from Georgia Southern University

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Southern Virginia University placed #20 among the best general human development & family studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buena Vista. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from Southern Virginia University earn around $22,024 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Southern Virginia University

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette placed #21 among the best general human development & family studies schools. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $29,094 early in their careers. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $28,250 in student loans. See the full general human development & family studies program report for University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University landed the #22 spot for general human development & family studies this year. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State University in the most recent data year. General Human Development & Family Studies graduates of Alcorn State University earn a median of $37,028 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,822 to complete this degree. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Alcorn State University

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earned the #23 position for general human development & family studies this year. Set in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana awarded about 48 general human development & family studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general human development & family studies degree from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn around $27,373 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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Southern Wesleyan University came in at #24 for general human development & family studies this year. Located in the suburb of Central, Southern Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 general human development & family studies degrees were awarded at Southern Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general human development & family studies program make about $31,326 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $39,792 to complete this degree. Read more about the general human development & family studies program at Southern Wesleyan University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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