2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, family, consumer and human sciences was ranked #22 in the country. In fact 55,820 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in the Southeast Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for family, consumer and human sciences majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the best school in the Southeast Region for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Griffin.
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Out of the 16 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Midlands Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Columbia, MTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tidewater Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Greenville Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Greenville.
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Point University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. Point is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of West Point.
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Polk State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Nicholls State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their associate degree. Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
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Delgado Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
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American Public University System ranked #10 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
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Request InformationBest Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best family, consumer and human sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 745 |
| West Virginia | 331 |
| Mississippi | 538 |
| South Carolina | 518 |
| Florida | 833 |
| Virginia | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | 425 |
| Alabama | 1,424 |
| Kentucky | 414 |
| Georgia | 896 |
| Tennessee | 680 |
| Louisiana | 439 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 42,112 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 4,858 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 3,313 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 2,906 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 1,454 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 704 |
| Housing | 302 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 158 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to National Cancer Institute.
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