by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for child development & psychology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 84 master's degrees in child development & psychology to qualified students.
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Your choice of child development & psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality child development 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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for child development & psychology students working on their master's degree.
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 & Psychology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in child development & psychology.
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in child development & psychology. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Vanderbilt University
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in child development & psychology. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
UK is a very large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Kentucky
Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of Louisville
UofSC is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of South Carolina - Columbia
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the large city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from University of North Florida
Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in child development & psychology from Henderson State University
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Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
Explore the best child development & psychology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 21 |
| Georgia | 190 | 8 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 20 |
| Alabama | 151 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 12 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 10 |
One of 24 majors within the Psychology area of study, Child Development & Psychology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 40 |
| Experimental Psychology | 21 |
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 18 |
| Psychometrics & Quantitative Psychology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 3,976 |
| General Psychology | 1,388 |
