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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

560 Colleges in the United States
9,273 Associate Degrees
$19,968 Avg Early-Career Salary
An associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #14 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 560 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for family, consumer and human sciences students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,273 associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences The family, consumer and human sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for family, consumer and human sciences, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for family, consumer and human sciences.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Students Working on Their Associate

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
224 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at East Los Angeles College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences. East Los Angeles College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Monterey Park. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in California.

There were about 224 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
160 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences has to take a look at Bakersfield College. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 160 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
143 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#9 Best Quality In CA

Rio Hondo College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Located in the suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in California.

There were about 143 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at RHCCD in the most recent data year.

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134 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at College of the Sequoias if you want to pursue an associate degree in family, consumer and human sciences. College of the Sequoias is a large public college located in the midsize city of Visalia.

There were approximately 134 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Sequoias in the most recent year we have data available.

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122 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Valley Glen, LAVC is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 122 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at LAVC in the most recent data year.

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112 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 112 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
108 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 108 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
105 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 105 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year.

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103 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the midsize city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in California.

There were about 103 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
103 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendora.

There were about 103 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
101 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in California.

There were roughly 101 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Post University
Waterbury, CT
101 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
#2 Best Quality In CT

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in Connecticut.

There were approximately 101 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
99 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were about 99 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.

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92 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in West Virginia.

There were roughly 92 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

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90 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
#13 Best Quality In CA

City College of San Francisco is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Francisco.

There were approximately 90 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at City College of San Francisco in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
89 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
#14 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 89 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent year we have data available.

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86 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.

There were about 86 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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84 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

CNM is a very large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in family, consumer and human sciences in New Mexico.

There were approximately 84 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent data year.

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
79 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 79 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year.

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78 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Los Angeles Mission College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Sylmar.

There were about 78 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Mission College in the most recent year we have data available.

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74 Annual Associate Degrees
#18 Most Popular In CA
#16 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, FIDM Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 74 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent data year.

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72 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 72 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at San Bernardino Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
72 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Merced.

There were roughly 72 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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71 Annual Associate Degrees
#21 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 71 family, consumer and human sciences students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
67 Annual Associate Degrees
#22 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Allan Hancock College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Maria.

There were about 67 family, consumer and human sciences individuals who graduated with this degree at Allan Hancock College in the most recent data year.

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA

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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Porterville College
Porterville, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Canada College
Redwood City, CA

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 560 different United States family, consumer and human sciences schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
49Canada CollegeRedwood City, CA
51Taft CollegeTaft, CA
51Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA
53Cuyamaca CollegeEl Cajon, CA
54College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA
54Victor Valley CollegeVictorville, CA
54Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA
57Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
57Butte CollegeOroville, CA
59Merritt CollegeOakland, CA
60Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH
60Harcum CollegeBryn Mawr, PA
62SUNY Westchester Community CollegeValhalla, NY
63South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX
64Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA
65Los Medanos CollegePittsburg, CA
65Sierra CollegeRocklin, CA
67Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA
67Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CA
67Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA
70Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC
70Chabot CollegeHayward, CA
72Monterey Peninsula CollegeMonterey, CA
72Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA
72Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CA
72San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA
76Shasta CollegeRedding, CA
77San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA
78Snow CollegeEphraim, UT
78Norco CollegeNorco, CA
78West Hills College-LemooreLemoore, CA
81Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids, MI
82Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy, NY
83Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC
83Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
83Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences award.

RankCollegeLocation
86Passaic County Community CollegePaterson, NJ
86Carl Albert State CollegePoteau, OK
86Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston, MS
86Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
86Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, CA
86Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI
92Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA
92Southwest Mississippi Community CollegeSummit, MS
94Florida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
94Saint Louis Community CollegeSaint Louis, MO
94Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX
97Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI
97Clovis Community CollegeFresno, CA
99Central Community CollegeGrand Island, NE
99North Central Missouri CollegeTrenton, MO
99College of the RedwoodsEureka, CA
99Oxnard CollegeOxnard, CA
99Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
104San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA
104West Valley CollegeSaratoga, CA
104De Anza CollegeCupertino, CA
104Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
104El Centro CollegeDallas, TX
104Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, CA
104Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN
104College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV
104Yuba CollegeMarysville, CA

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences by Region

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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies8,536
Textile & Apparel Studies335
Food, Nutrition & Related Services334
General Family & Consumer Sciences56
Family & Consumer Economics11
Housing1

Majors Similar to Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Social Sciences25,728
Education16,359
Psychology16,204
Communication & Journalism9,017
History2,502
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies667
Library Science202

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