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2025 Best Early Childhood and Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

2 Colleges in the Southeast Region
171 Early Childhood and Family Studies Degrees Awarded
Early Childhood and Family Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #741 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Early Childhood and Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 171 degrees in early childhood and family studies to qualified students.

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Early Childhood and Family Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood and Family Studies

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood and Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region 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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Best Schools for Early Childhood and Family Studies in the Southeast Region

The schools below may not offer all types of early childhood and family studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Southeast Region Schools in Early Childhood and Family Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It's hard to beat The University of Alabama if you wish to pursue a degree in early childhood and family studies. UA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a degree in early childhood and family studies from The University of Alabama

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Early Childhood and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

American Public University System is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in early childhood and family studies. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in early childhood and family studies from American Public University System

Best Early Childhood and Family Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best early childhood and family studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Tennessee 624 4
Alabama 500 31
West Virginia 410 142

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Early Childhood and Family Studies is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Child Care Provider/Assistant 5,305
General Human Development & Family Studies 1,729
Child Development 1,468
Child Care & Support Services Management 1,335
Family & Community Services 325
Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services 221
Family Systems 135
Adult Development & Aging 63
Developmental Services Worker 13

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