by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 49 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,059 master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The family, consumer & human sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for family, consumer & human sciences students working on their master's degree.
The family, consumer & human sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for family, consumer & human sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
It's hard to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Arizona
University of Georgia is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Athens.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Georgia
Iowa State University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Iowa State University
Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Tufts University
Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Auburn University
UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Florida
Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Texas Tech University
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from The University of Alabama
Here are some additional great schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students that almost earned our Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD |
| 12 | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT |
| 13 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
| 14 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 15 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 16 | University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO |
View the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 1,373 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,093 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 224 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 158 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 79 |
| Housing | 72 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 54 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| English Language & Literature | 8,374 |
| History | 3,626 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,957 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,425 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,931 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,693 |