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2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

113 Colleges
$32,500 Avg Salary
$24,856 Avg Student Debt

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. 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.

The Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 113 schools in the Plains States 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska - Lincoln the most popular school in the Plains States Region for family, consumer and human sciences students. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at UNL take out an average of $25,033 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $308.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $23,246 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $208.

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from K -State take out $23,362 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 $325.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the city of Fargo.

The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at North Dakota State University take out is $25,063.

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The excellent programs at Missouri State University - Springfield helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best family, consumer and human sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $26,527 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $113.

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With a ranking of #6, South Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from South Dakota State take out $24,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at Mizzou accumulate an average of around $24,706 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $443, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UMN Twin Cities carry an average student debt load of $23,512. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $199.

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out $29,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Central Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. Located in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Concordia University, Saint Paul carry an average student debt load of $28,000.

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With a ranking of #12, Des Moines Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from DMACC carry an average student debt load of $9,105.

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#13

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from Southeast Missouri State University take out $25,282 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $106, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

After completing their degree, family, consumer and human sciences graduates from UNI carry an average student debt load of $23,500.

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Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. OTC is a large public school located in the city of Springfield.

The average amount in student loans that family, consumer and human sciences majors at OTC take out is $18,557.

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With a ranking of #16, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for family, consumer and human sciences students. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out an average of $26,224 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#16

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular family, consumer and human sciences programs. UCM is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.

While working on their degree, family, consumer and human sciences majors at UCM accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $180, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
18 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
19 Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA
20 Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN
21 Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO
22 Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO
22 Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN

Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best family, consumer and human sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 305
Minnesota 408
Iowa 435
South Dakota 162
Missouri 584
Nebraska 513
North Dakota 239

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.

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