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 2023 rankings named Prince George’s Community College the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for family, consumer and human sciences students. PGCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Largo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PGCC are $8,474 per year.
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Out of the 31 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the District of Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Community College of Allegheny County is a great value for family, consumer and human sciences students. CCAC is a large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CCAC are $11,863 a 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 very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Montclair State are $21,418 a 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Erie Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Erie Community College are $10,769 a 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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at QC are $15,488 a 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 landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value family, consumer and human sciences programs. HVCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small 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 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at IUP are $18,897 a 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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With a ranking of #10, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on this year’s best value schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SUNY Oneonta are $18,696 a 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 colleges 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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