2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 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 Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 31 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for family, consumer and human sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Prince George’s Community College to be the best value school for family, consumer and human sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . PGCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Largo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at PGCC are $8,474 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the District of Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of the District of Columbia is a small public school located in the large city of Washington.
University of the District of Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,004 in tuition and fees each year. On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from University of the District of Columbia take out $49,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Community College of Allegheny County helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . CCAC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CCAC are $11,863 per year. While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at CCAC accumulate an average of around $8,981 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $21,418 per year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Montclair State take out an average of $25,873 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $265, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erie Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo.
Erie Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,769 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Erie Community College accumulate an average of around $8,250 in student debt.
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Queens College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at QC are $15,488 per year. After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from QC carry an average student debtload of $16,500.
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Hudson Valley Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Troy.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HVCC are $10,764 per year. The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at HVCC take out is $11,000.
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Bowie State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value family, consumer and human sciences programs. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bowie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bowie State University are $19,302 a year. On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Bowie State University take out $30,441 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IUP are $18,897 per year. After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from IUP carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $278, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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SUNY Oneonta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. SUNY Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta.
SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students pay an average of $18,696 in tuition and fees each year. On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from SUNY Oneonta take out $22,349 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $309.
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Request InformationBest Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best family, consumer and human sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 356 |
| Pennsylvania | 716 |
| New York | 1,456 |
| Maryland | 421 |
| Delaware | 101 |
| District of Columbia | 84 |
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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Related Majors for 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 25 schools only.
- 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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