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

22 Colleges
$29,625 Avg Salary
$25,805 Avg Student Debt

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

With 425 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, family, consumer and human sciences is the #18 most popular major in Arkansas.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 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 Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Arkansas 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

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Arkansas the most popular school in Arkansas for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UARK carry an average student debt load of $23,646. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.

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Out of the 22 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Conway.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UCA carry an average student debt load of $27,875. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $176.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. UACCM is a small public school located in the distant town of Morrilton.

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#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Arkansas at Monticello ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the town of Monticello, UAM is a public college with a small student population.

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#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University 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. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from JBU take out $22,947 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, AR

Southeast Arkansas College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. SEARK College is a small public school located in the small city of Pine Bluff.

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#10

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR

Ozarka 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 #10 on the list. Located in the remote area of Melbourne, Ozarka College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 745
West Virginia 331
South Carolina 518
Florida 833
Virginia 1,110
Mississippi 538
Tennessee 680
Louisiana 439
Alabama 1,424
Kentucky 414
Georgia 896

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 22 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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