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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

14 Ranked Colleges
372 Degrees Awarded
$17,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is the 21st most popular major in the country with 56,273 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, family, consumer and human sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,430 and had an average of $24,438 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 3,339 family, consumer and human sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,436 and $24,856 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 372 family, consumer and human sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in family, consumer and human sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality family, consumer and human sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the family, consumer and human sciences program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Plains States Region

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also took the #1 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #2 spot on the list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

Mizzou also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 63 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#4

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 3 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 29 diplomas to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 45 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, K -State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 4 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Minnesota State Mankato has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#8

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#2 in overall quality

South Dakota State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 31 degrees to qualified masters’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#7 in overall quality

Capella University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 42 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree family, consumer & human sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Capella University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Capella University Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#10

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#10 in overall quality

Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 25 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Saint Paul did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $8,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Missouri State is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 25 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

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#12

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. WSU is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

WSU also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WSU Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#13

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Central Missouri did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Central Missouri is a medium-sized public school situated in Warrensburg, Missouri. It awarded 13 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCM also took the #12 spot in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCM are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Missouri Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

#8 in overall quality

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. SMU MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 15 masters’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

SMU MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota are $10,260, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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