2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School for You
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is the #20 most popular major in Iowa with 435 degrees and certificates awarded 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges.
Top Iowa Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best school for family, consumer and human sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Iowa State take out $23,246 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $208, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Iowa list. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at UNI take out is $23,500.
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Out of the 4 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. DMACC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at DMACC take out is $9,105.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeast Iowa Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Iowa list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 305 |
| Minnesota | 408 |
| South Dakota | 162 |
| Missouri | 584 |
| Nebraska | 513 |
| North Dakota | 239 |
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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 4 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).
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