by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 19 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Master's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 328 master's degrees in general family & consumer sciences to qualified students.
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The consumer science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality consumer science 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 for a Master's Degree 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 master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general family & consumer sciences students working on their master's degree.
The consumer science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Master's Degree Schools.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general family & consumer sciences.
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from Iowa State University
University of Wisconsin - Madison is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general family & consumer sciences has to take a look at The University of Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's recipients from the general family & consumer sciences degree program at The University of Alabama earn $4,258 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from The University of Alabama
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general family & consumer sciences needs to take a look at Central Washington University. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Master's recipients from the general family & consumer sciences degree program at Central Washington University get $6,705 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the consumer science program make about $44,844 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from California State University - Northridge
Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the consumer science program state that they receive average early career income of $44,041.
More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from Illinois State University
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from University of Arkansas
MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the town of Bozeman.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from Montana State University
BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from Brigham Young University - Provo
UNM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a master’s in general family & consumer sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
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One of 8 majors within the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences area of study, General Family & Consumer Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 328 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 1,281 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,083 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 205 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 139 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 51 |
| Housing | 44 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 8 |
