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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

31 Ranked Colleges
905 Degrees Awarded
$25,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is the 21st most popular major in the country with 56,273 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, family, consumer and human sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,430 and had an average of $24,438 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 15,063 family, consumer and human sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,715 and $25,496 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 905 family, consumer and human sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 31 colleges that offered a degree in family, consumer and human sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great family, consumer and human sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the family, consumer and human sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 21 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 14 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#5

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#22 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 10 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 14 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 15 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

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#9

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662.

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#10

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 25 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, VCU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121.

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The University of Tennessee - Martin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Martin, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Martin are $16,656.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 2 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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#16

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 212 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 5 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, North Carolina Central University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 33 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

North Carolina Central University also took the #21 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#25 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 7 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

WKU also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Central Arkansas ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Conway, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCA are $11,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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