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2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 55,820 people earned a degree or certificate in family, consumer and human sciences, making the major the #22 most popular in the United States.

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 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 196 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in the United States for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 77% of the family, consumer and human sciences majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular family, consumer and human sciences schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 9% are male.

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#3

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Bridgeport is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 86 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at UBridgeport, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 44% are male.

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#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Nova Southeastern University is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.

Of the 79 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at NUS Florida, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. CU Anschutz is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Denver.

Of the 71 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at CU Anschutz, 10% are male and 90% are female.

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Texas Woman’s University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. TWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.

About 97% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 3% are male.

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With a ranking of #8, Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 87% of the family, consumer and human sciences majors at the school.

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#9

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena, CA

Pacific Oaks College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.

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#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 22% are male.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for family, consumer and human sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

Of the 56 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at UNL, 16% are male and 84% are female.

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#12

American University

Washington, DC

American University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 95% of the family, consumer and human sciences majors at the school.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

With a ranking of #13, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

Of the 46 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at UGA, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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With a ranking of #14, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

Of the 43 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at Case Western, 14% are male and 86% are female.

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#15

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

University of La Verne ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.

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#15

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

Women make up 97% of the family, consumer and human sciences majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #15, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for family, consumer and human sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.

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#19

New York University

New York, NY

New York University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 13% are male.

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#19

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, NJ

College of Saint Elizabeth landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Morristown, CSE is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 5% are male.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at IUP, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. A-State is a large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.

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#22

Erikson Institute

Chicago, IL

Erikson Institute landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. The Erikson Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

About 91% of the students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at the school are women while 9% are male.

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#25

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree family, consumer and human sciences programs. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

Of the 31 students majoring in family, consumer and human sciences at Texas State, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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#27

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
31 University of Houston Houston, TX
31 Meredith College Raleigh, NC
33 National Louis University Chicago, IL
34 Iowa State University Ames, IA
35 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
36 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
36 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD
38 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
38 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 26 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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