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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $30-$48k)

40 Ranked Colleges
283 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 283 family, consumer and human sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 40 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in family, consumer and human sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality family, consumer and human sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the family, consumer and human sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $30-$48k)

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also took the #3 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 40 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #2 spot on the list. Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Tufts also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tufts Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 40 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Cornell has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. UMN Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 6 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 12 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#17 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

Full Washington State University Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UMCP has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#8 in overall quality

Iowa State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Iowa State University is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 16 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full OSU Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#14

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#11 in overall quality

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UD Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#15

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #21 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Davis, California, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #20 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700.

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#18

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

With a ranking of #18, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas

With a ranking of #21, Texas Woman’s University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Woman’s University is located in Denton, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962.

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#22

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. K -State is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 13 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full K -State Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Austin, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#25

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#23 in overall quality

Montclair State University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Montclair State also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, 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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  • *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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