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2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan

34 Colleges
$31,936 Avg Salary
$27,195 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School for You

With 962 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, family, consumer and human sciences is the #23 most popular major in Michigan.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Michigan to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at each school on the list.

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

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Wayne State University the most popular school in Michigan for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Wayne State take out $28,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

The excellent programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Central Michigan take out $27,814 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $237.

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at Michigan State take out is $30,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $360.

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#4

Baker College

Owosso, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Baker College is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Baker College carry an average student debt load of $33,519. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $66, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ferris State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Ferris take out an average of $28,127 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Western Michigan University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at WMU take out is $27,938. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $228.

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#7

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

With a ranking of #7, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at Grand Rapids Community College take out is $11,353.

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#8

Delta College

University Center, MI

Delta College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.

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#10

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

Kellogg Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the small city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Kellogg Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,375.

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Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 300
Ohio 1,024
Illinois 957
Wisconsin 360

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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