2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
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 Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 354 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in the Southeast Region for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at UA take out is $25,800. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $766, based 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 Virginia Tech. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Virginia Tech take out an average of $23,859 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $395.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Florida State carry an average student debt load of $20,962. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $140, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UGA take out $21,647 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Atlanta Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Area Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $27,568.
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With a ranking of #7, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Auburn take out an average of $22,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. UARK is a very large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at UARK take out an average of $23,646 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $398, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Savannah College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Savannah, SCAD is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from SCAD carry an average student debt load of $25,950. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $1,056, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of around $14,344 in student debt.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public school with a large student population.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UNC Greensboro take out $26,500 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 $241.
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Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Griffin.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at Southern Crescent Technical College take out is $26,325.
With a ranking of #13, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take out $10,212 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Hinds Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in the town of Raymond.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Hinds Community College take out $16,936 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. It came in at #15 on the list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Marietta.
University of Kentucky landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UK carry an average student debt load of $25,747. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.
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Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clearwater.
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Hazard Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Hazard, Hazard Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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East Carolina University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at ECU take out is $26,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $257.
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Broward College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public school with a very large student population.
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Columbus Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbus, Columbus Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $22,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $230.
With a ranking of #23, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at UF take out is $15,728.
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With a ranking of #24, Tidewater Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Tidewater Community College take out an average of $14,063 in student loans while working on their egree.
Georgia Southern University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from GaSou take out $28,833 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $138.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 354 different Southeast family, consumer and human sciences schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Athens Technical College | Athens, GA |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 54 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL |
| 54 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 54 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
| 54 | Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 54 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 54 | Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA |
| 61 | Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA |
| 61 | Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville, KY |
| 63 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 64 | Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC |
| 65 | Brewster Technical College | Tampa, FL |
| 65 | Wallace Community College, Dothan | Dothan, AL |
| 67 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 67 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 69 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 70 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best family, consumer and human sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 745 |
| West Virginia | 331 |
| South Carolina | 518 |
| Florida | 833 |
| Virginia | 1,110 |
| Arkansas | 425 |
| Mississippi | 538 |
| Louisiana | 439 |
| Alabama | 1,424 |
| Kentucky | 414 |
| Georgia | 896 |
| Tennessee | 680 |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Related Majors
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 27 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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