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2027 Best Developmental & Child Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region

3 Colleges in the United States
72 Developmental & Child Psychology Degrees Awarded
$45,785 Avg Early-Career Salary

Developmental & Child Psychology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their developmental & child psychology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for developmental & child psychology students.

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Best Schools for Developmental & Child Psychology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the developmental & child psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Developmental & Child Psychology

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University tops our 2027 ranking of the best developmental & child psychology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 48 developmental & child psychology degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Developmental & Child Psychology graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. More information about a degree in developmental & child psychology from Vanderbilt University

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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL

Students looking for a strong developmental & child psychology program will find one at Eckerd College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 developmental & child psychology students who graduated with this degree at Eckerd College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, developmental & child psychology degree recipients from Eckerd College generally make around $31,596. Eckerd College graduates carry a median of $22,980 in student loans. More information about a degree in developmental & child psychology from Eckerd College

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Savannah State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in developmental & child psychology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. Savannah State University awarded about 12 developmental & child psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their developmental & child psychology degree from Savannah State University earn around $27,763 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $33,450. More information about a degree in developmental & child psychology from Savannah State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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