9 Best Development Studies Programs in the United States

9 Development Studies courses are taught at 8 universities in the United States — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of California, Davis, The University of Alabama and University of San Francisco.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #114 #29 in United States United States

African American and African Studies

University of California, Davis — The Bachelor’s degree in African American and African Studies at the University of California-Davis offers an interdisciplinary approach that examines the histories, cult...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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2Bachelor's Degree

#216 in United States United States

Human Development and Family Studies

The University of Alabama — The Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies at The University of Alabama offers an extensive exploration into the dynamics of human growth and familial...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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3Bachelor's Degree

#304 in United States United States

Critical Diversity Studies

University of San Francisco — The Bachelor's Degree in Critical Diversity Studies at the University of San Francisco offers an interdisciplinary examination of the complex ways in which diversity inte...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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4Bachelor's Degree

#526 in United States United States

Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies - Gender, Ethnicity, Multicultural Studies

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona — The Bachelor’s Degree in Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is designed to critically analyze the intersection...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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5Bachelor's Degree

#526 in United States United States

Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies - Pre-Credential

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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6Program

#531 in United States United States

Human Development and Applied Anthropology

Sonoma State University — The Human Development and Applied Anthropology program at Sonoma State University offers students a profound understanding of human behavior and social dynamics through t...

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Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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7Bachelor's Degree

#659 in United States United States

Human Development

California State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Human Development at California State University-East Bay provides a comprehensive understanding of human growth and development across the lifes...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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8Bachelor's Degree

#945 in United States United States

Native American and Indigenous Studies

Fort Lewis College — The Bachelor's Degree in Native American and Indigenous Studies at Fort Lewis College offers an in-depth exploration of the history, cultures, and contemporary issues fac...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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9Bachelor's Degree

#1,098 in United States United States

Global Studies: Diversity and Multiculturalism

University of Tennessee, Martin — The Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies: Diversity and Multiculturalism at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is designed to explore the intricacies of cultural diversity and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Davis at #114 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Davis is cited most (30,383,251 citations).

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 89% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California Polytechnic State University, Pomona offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Development Studies?

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and University of San Francisco (#304 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Development Studies course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Development Studies courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Development Studies online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Development Studies courses in the United States?

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, with 2, ahead of Fort Lewis College (1).

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