by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in general human development & family studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of general human development & family studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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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.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies.
It's difficult to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Iowa State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies needs to look into North Dakota State University - Main Campus. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies needs to take a look at Kansas State University. K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Kansas State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general human development & family studies needs to check out University of Missouri - Columbia. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from South Dakota State University
Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general human development & family studies from Missouri State University - Springfield
Explore the best general human development & family studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 82 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 22 |
| Kansas | 352 | 102 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 157 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 56 |
One of 10 majors within the Human Development & Family Studies area of study, General Human Development & Family Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development | 73 |
| Family & Community Services | 31 |
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 24 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 9 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 9 |
| Family Systems | 7 |
