by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of family, consumer & human sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 30 doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
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The family, consumer & human sciences doctor'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.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor'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 doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 doctor's degree.
The family, consumer & human sciences 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 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences.
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Tech University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. OSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Texas Woman's University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the midsize city of Denton, TWU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Texas Woman’s University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to take a look at University of Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Arizona
UNM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | 22 |
| Arizona | 28 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 4 |
| New Mexico | 23 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 22 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 5 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 265 |
| English Language & Literature | 171 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 118 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 95 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 68 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 60 |
| History | 57 |
| Communication & Journalism | 56 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 24 |
