by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 901 master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of family, consumer & human sciences for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality family, consumer & human sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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 in the Southeast Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for family, consumer & human sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to take a look at University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Georgia
Auburn University is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Auburn University
University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Florida
The University of Alabama is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from The University of Alabama
UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Meredith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Meredith College
Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Mississippi State University
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from East Carolina University
Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Southern Mississippi
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 38 |
| Florida | 34 | 103 |
| Virginia | 33 | 19 |
| Georgia | 32 | 113 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 72 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 106 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 17 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 1 |
| Alabama | 30 | 282 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 53 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 58 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 443 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 262 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 61 |
| Housing | 56 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 43 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4,525 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,981 |
| Social Sciences | 2,578 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,659 |
| History | 933 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 451 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 421 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 350 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 185 |