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2025 Best General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

17 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,729 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #88 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,729 degrees in general human development & family studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Human Development & Family Studies School

Best General Human Development & Family Studies Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general human development & family studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Human Development & Family Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Human Development & Family Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Human Development and Family Studies
Master's Degrees in Human Development and Family Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Human Development and Family Studies

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 Schools in the Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for General Human Development & Family Studies in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the human development and family studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Human Development and Family Studies

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
230 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general human development & family studies. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 230 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
282 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Florida State University if you want to pursue a degree in general human development & family studies. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 282 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
185 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general human development & family studies. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 185 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
127 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general human development & family studies. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 127 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
116 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 17th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 116 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TN
98 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #226 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were approximately 98 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
33 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
44 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. This university ranks 2nd out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 44 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In LA
52 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 52 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
37 Human Development and Family Studies Degrees Awarded

UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were about 37 general human development & family studies students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Human Development & Family Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best general human development & family studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 394
North Carolina 710 136
Georgia 690 256
Virginia 630 309
Tennessee 624 126
South Carolina 530 55
Kentucky 518 59
Mississippi 501 56
Alabama 500 186
Louisiana 489 176
Arkansas 466 53
West Virginia 410 4

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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 Care Provider/Assistant 5,305
Child Development 1,468
Child Care & Support Services Management 1,335
Family & Community Services 325
Other Human Development, Family Studies, & Related Services 221
Early Childhood and Family Studies 171
Family Systems 135
Adult Development & Aging 63
Developmental Services Worker 13

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