by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for child development & psychology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 377 degrees in child development & psychology annually.
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The child development program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Child Development & Psychology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Child Development & Psychology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the child development degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is hard to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a degree in child development & psychology. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in child development & psychology from University of Georgia
Every student pursuing a degree in child development & psychology has to look into Georgia College & State University. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #812 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgia College is a great university overall.
There were about 90 child development & psychology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the child development program report average early career wages of $32,149.
More information about a degree in child development & psychology from Georgia College & State UniversityGain practical experience working with children in a variety of settings with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Psychology - Child & Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University
Every student who is interested in child development & psychology has to take a look at Agnes Scott College. Located in the large suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in child development & psychology from Agnes Scott College
University of North Georgia is a good choice for students interested in a degree in child development & psychology. Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 155 child development & psychology students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent data year. After graduating, child development degree recipients usually make an average of $30,389 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in child development & psychology from University of North Georgia
CCGA is a small public college located in the small city of Brunswick. This college ranks 62nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.More information about a degree in child development & psychology from College of Coastal Georgia
Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 63rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were approximately 10 child development & psychology students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the child development program report average early career earnings of $27,763.
More information about a degree in child development & psychology from Savannah State UniversityExplore all the Best Child Development & Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 282 | 544 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 133 |
| Virginia | 274 | 27 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 398 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 348 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 126 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 7 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 16 |
| Alabama | 233 | 55 |
Child Development & Psychology is one of 24 different types of Psychology programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | 360 |
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 10 |
| Cognitive Psychology & Psycholinguistics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 3,567 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 440 |
| Other Psychology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
