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2025 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region

30 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
18,017 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,975 Avg Early-Career Salary
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #22 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 30 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 18,017 degrees in family, consumer & human sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School

Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of family, consumer & human sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Associate Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Master's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family, consumer & human sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
281 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
6.4% Growth in Graduates

Modesto Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. MJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Modesto. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.

There were about 281 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $16,815.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
264 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$39,938 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Washington State University if you want to pursue a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #182 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were about 264 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the family, consumer & human sciences program at Washington State University get $4,963 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
624 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

California State University - Long Beach is a great option for students interested in a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. CSULB is a very large public university located in the city of Long Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #246 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 624 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program earn around $31,304 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of California - San Diego if you wish to pursue a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were approximately 99 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program state that they receive average early career wages of $33,489.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$28,863 Median Starting Salary

FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were approximately 42 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program earn about $28,863 in the first couple years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
306 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$33,432 Median Starting Salary

Oregon State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Corvallis. A Best Colleges rank of #238 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 306 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $33,432 in their early career salary.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
191 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$30,257 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #350 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CSUN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 191 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program report average early career wages of $30,257.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
228 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,195 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 62nd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 228 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal State East Bay in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the family, consumer & human sciences program at California State University - East Bay make $6,220 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$35,322 Median Starting Salary

UNR is a fairly large public university located in the city of Reno. This university ranks 2nd out of 8 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were approximately 107 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent data year. After graduating, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients typically make around $35,322 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$33,114 Median Starting Salary

SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SFSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 74 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program earn about $33,114 for their early career.

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Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 8,196
Washington 37 406
Oregon 37 583
Hawaii 36 93
Nevada 35 175
Alaska 33 29

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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 15,895
Textile & Apparel Studies 827
General Family & Consumer Sciences 701
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 550
Human Sciences Business Services 28
Family & Consumer Economics 11
Housing 5

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