by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for child development students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 751 degrees in child development to qualified students.
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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 Child Development Schools in North Carolina 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 child development degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in child development needs to look into Meredith College. Meredith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a degree in child development from Meredith College
Appalachian State University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in child development. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in child development from Appalachian State University
Explore all the Best Child Development Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 690 | 25 |
| Virginia | 630 | 50 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 216 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 56 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 19 |
| Alabama | 500 | 26 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 56 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 54 |
One of 10 majors within the Human Development & Family Studies area of study, Child Development has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Development & Family Studies | 165 |
| Family & Community Services | 50 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 16 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
