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

73 Colleges
$32,351 Avg Salary
$23,527 Avg Student Debt

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

In 2020-2021, 2,971 degrees and certificates were awarded to family, consumer and human sciences students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #21 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 73 schools in Texas 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.

Check out the family, consumer and human sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Texas.

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Our analysis found Texas Tech University to be the most popular school for family, consumer and human sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Texas Tech accumulate an average of around $26,396 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at UT Austin take out an average of $22,039 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#3

University of Houston

Houston, TX

Out of the 73 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. UH is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UH take out $21,012 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Out of the 73 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Texas State carry an average student debt load of $22,405. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $234.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Texas list. TWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at TWU take out an average of $24,420 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Stephen F Austin State 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 #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at SFASU accumulate an average of around $27,742 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $196.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.

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#8

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Lamar University carry an average student debt load of $25,719.

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#9

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Texas ranking. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.

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#10

Baylor University

Waco, TX

With a ranking of #10, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Baylor take out $19,425 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
11 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
12 University of North Texas Denton, TX
13 Angelina College Lufkin, TX
14 El Paso Community College El Paso, TX

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 988
New Mexico 219
Oklahoma 584

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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