by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for family, consumer & human sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,804 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
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The family, consumer & human sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality family, consumer & human sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for family, consumer & human sciences students working on their bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences.
It's difficult to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Georgia
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to look into Virginia Tech. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Virginia Tech
University of Florida is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Florida
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to take a look at Florida State University. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Florida State University
UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from The University of Alabama
Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Auburn University
Located in the city of Charlotte, JWU Charlotte is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Kentucky
Here are some additional great schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 13 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 14 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 15 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 16 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 608 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 252 |
| Florida | 34 | 599 |
| Virginia | 34 | 831 |
| Alabama | 33 | 959 |
| Georgia | 33 | 747 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 186 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 458 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 218 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 255 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 341 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 306 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 2,285 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 836 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 733 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 553 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 245 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 87 |
| Housing | 43 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28,960 |
| Communication & Journalism | 19,919 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9,766 |
| English Language & Literature | 7,928 |
| History | 5,756 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3,617 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2,748 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,097 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,091 |