by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of family, consumer & human sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 65 doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of family, consumer & human sciences for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to take a look at Kansas State University. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Kansas State University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to take a look at Iowa State University. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Iowa State University
University of Missouri - Columbia is a good decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to look into North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in family, consumer & human sciences from Capella University
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 21 |
| Missouri | 27 | 8 |
| Kansas | 26 | 13 |
| Iowa | 26 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 1 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 21 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 21 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 10 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 9 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 253 |
| Social Sciences | 229 |
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
| History | 38 |
| Communication & Journalism | 29 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 13 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 3 |
