by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Southeast 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 1,396 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 quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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.
The human development and family studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general human development & family studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Virginia Tech
It's hard to beat Florida State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Florida State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Florida State University
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from University of Georgia
The University of Alabama is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from The University of Alabama
Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from George Mason University
Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Mississippi State University
Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from University of Arkansas
Explore the best general human development & family studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 331 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 80 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 106 |
| Georgia | 453 | 249 |
| Virginia | 421 | 295 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 55 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 53 |
| Alabama | 320 | 169 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 173 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 53 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 4 |
General Human Development & Family Studies is one of 10 different types of Human Development & Family Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development | 273 |
| Family & Community Services | 209 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 141 |
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services | 127 |
| Family Systems | 95 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 22 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 15 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 7 |
