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2024 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region

27 Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,087 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,500 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, family, consumer & human sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #22 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 27 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,087 degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School

Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region The family, consumer & human sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for family, consumer & human sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

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

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 Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the family, consumer & human sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
299 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$37,169 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to look into Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 299 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from Iowa State University make $4,669 more than the standard family, consumer & human sciences grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
210 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to take a look at North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 210 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from North Dakota State University - Main Campus earn $4,435 more than the typical family, consumer & human sciences grad.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
113 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
0.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 113 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities receive $4,195 more than the standard family, consumer & human sciences graduate.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$37,122 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you want to pursue a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 146 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degree recipients from University of Missouri - Columbia earn a boost of around $4,622 above the average income of family, consumer & human sciences majors.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
384 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,883 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 384 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from University of Nebraska - Lincoln receive $2,383 more than the standard family, consumer & human sciences grad.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$30,773 Median Starting Salary

Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public university located in the city of Mankato. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.

There were roughly 49 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients usually make an average of $30,773 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
238 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,419 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 238 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program report average early career earnings of $34,419.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$34,792 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means South Dakota State is a great university overall.

There were about 147 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degree recipients from South Dakota State University get an earnings boost of about $2,292 above the typical income of family, consumer & human sciences graduates.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
48.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 39th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 76 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the most recent data year. After graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients generally make about $30,115 in their early careers.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$41,162 Median Starting Salary

Capella University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Capella University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 20 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Capella University in the most recent year we have data available. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from Capella University earn $8,662 more than the standard family, consumer & human sciences student.

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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 Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 274
Minnesota 38 406
Iowa 38 428
South Dakota 38 155
Missouri 38 582
Nebraska 36 511
North Dakota 35 239

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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 1,743
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 359
Family & Consumer Economics 348
Textile & Apparel Studies 329
General Family & Consumer Sciences 201
Housing 68
Human Sciences Business Services 26
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) 13

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