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2027 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

252 Colleges in the United States
10,576 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,450 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 252 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for family, consumer & human sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the United States

Below are the best family, consumer & human sciences schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Fashion Institute Of Technology this year for family, consumer & human sciences. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. About 54 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Fashion Institute Of Technology generally make around $40,463. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Fashion Institute Of Technology

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College Of Southern Nevada is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. About 51 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $35,850 in their early career. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at College Of Southern Nevada

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Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, ranking #3. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. About 37 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Santa Rosa Junior College

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College Of Lake County came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College Of Lake County is a very large public university. There were roughly 33 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of Lake County in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of College Of Lake County earn a median of $50,314 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,785. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for College Of Lake County

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

A rank of #5 makes Harper College one of the top schools for family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. There were roughly 52 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $44,523 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,963 to complete this degree. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Harper College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College landed the #6 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. Santa Ana College awarded about 61 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $23,863. Students borrow a median of $6,630 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Santa Ana College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville earned the #7 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 38 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $31,295 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,272 to complete this degree. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA

Reedley College earned the #8 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public university. There were roughly 54 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Reedley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Reedley College generally make around $30,520. Reedley College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Reedley College

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El Camino Community College District earned the #9 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. El Camino Community College District awarded about 99 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at El Camino Community College District

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Tulsa Community College earned the #10 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tulsa. About 48 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $33,103 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,287. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Tulsa Community College

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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #11 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. About 291 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $31,256 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,258. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Central New Mexico Community College

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Fresno City College placed #12 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. Fresno City College awarded about 75 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Fresno City College earn around $30,519 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Fresno City College

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North Shore Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 39 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $34,978 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,622. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at North Shore Community College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College earned the #14 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. De Anza College awarded about 48 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for De Anza College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #15 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 49 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Diablo Valley College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College came in at #16 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 56 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Moorpark College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College placed #17 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public institution. About 27 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Central Community College earn a median of $43,218 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,277. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Central Community College

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Antelope Valley College came in at #18 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lancaster. About 73 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Antelope Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Antelope Valley College generally make around $50,744. Antelope Valley College graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Antelope Valley College

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Pasadena City College came in at #19 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. About 71 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $38,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Pasadena City College

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Austin Community College District earned the #20 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. There were roughly 18 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $44,895 in their early career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Austin Community College District

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Saint Louis Community College landed the #21 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 26 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $26,593 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,424. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Saint Louis Community College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. There were roughly 62 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Cuesta College

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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

West Valley College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. About 22 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at West Valley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $25,378 in their early career. West Valley College graduates carry a median of $14,308 in student loans. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for West Valley College

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Southeast Technical Institute landed the #24 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Sioux Falls. There were roughly 19 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of $48,654 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,442. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Southeast Technical Institute

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San Joaquin Delta College came in at #25 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 63 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from San Joaquin Delta College generally make around $65,168. Typical student debt for the program is $6,382. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from San Joaquin Delta College

Rest of the Top 50 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for family, consumer & human sciences this year:

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Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for family, consumer & human sciences:

Other Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 252 schools evaluated.

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