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2023 Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

28 Colleges
$32,500 Avg Salary
$24,856 Avg Student Debt

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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for family, consumer and human sciences majors pursuing an online .

#1

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Our analysis found Central Community College to be the most popular school for family, consumer and human sciences students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Out of the 28 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Missouri State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Southeast Missouri State University take out an average of $25,282 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $106, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

The excellent online programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at K -State take out an average of $23,362 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $325.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Mizzou take out $24,706 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $443, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $26,334.

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Allen County Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Iola, Allen Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Missouri State University - West Plains did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of West Plains, Missouri State West Plains is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Explore the most popular online family, consumer and human sciences colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 305
Minnesota 408
Iowa 435
South Dakota 162
Missouri 584
Nebraska 513
North Dakota 239

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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

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 28 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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