by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for family, consumer & human sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 584 associate degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The family, consumer & human sciences associate 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various 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 associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for family, consumer & human sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
Fashion Institute of Technology is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. FIT SUNY is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Fashion Institute of Technology
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to check out Hostos Community College. Located in the city of Bronx, Hostos is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Hostos Community College
It's difficult to beat Community College of Allegheny County if you want to pursue an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Community College of Allegheny County
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to look into Luzerne County Community College. Luzerne County Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Nanticoke.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Luzerne County Community College
OCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Syracuse.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Onondaga Community College
Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Hudson Valley Community College
Erie Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Buffalo.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Erie Community College
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 189 |
| New York | 36 | 412 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 27 |
| Maryland | 33 | 120 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 503 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 42 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 27,536 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,191 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,165 |
| Social Sciences | 807 |
| English Language & Literature | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 108 |
| History | 59 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 50 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 49 |