by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for general human development & family studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 885 bachelor's degrees in general human development & family studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The human development and family studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality human development and family studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general human development & family studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general human development & family studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies has to take a look at Cornell University. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Cornell University
Syracuse University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Syracuse University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies has to check out Binghamton University. Binghamton University is a large public university located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Binghamton University
It's difficult to beat Montclair State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Montclair State University
SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from SUNY Oneonta
Temple is a very large public university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Temple University
SUNY Plattsburgh is a small public school located in the town of Plattsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from SUNY Plattsburgh
Located in the city of Washington, University of the District of Columbia is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from University of the District of Columbia
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, SJC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from St. Joseph’s College - New York
Explore the best general human development & family studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 552 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 302 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 262 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 28 |
General Human Development & Family Studies is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Community Services | 145 |
| Child Development | 46 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 39 |
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services | 23 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 18 |
| Family Systems | 8 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 2 |
