by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 23 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 865 master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to look into University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Georgia
The University of Alabama is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the 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
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to look into Clemson University. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Clemson 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 fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Florida
NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Nova Southeastern University
SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Savannah.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Savannah College of Art and Design
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Virginia Tech
UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Kentucky
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Arkansas
Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Auburn University
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 | 344 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 216 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 153 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 86 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 31 |
| Housing | 31 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4,682 |
| Social Sciences | 2,423 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,168 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,608 |
| History | 930 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 533 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 444 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 429 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 156 |
