by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 14 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,588 associate degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The family, consumer & human sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various 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 associate degree from the school. After all, your associate 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 associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for family, consumer & human sciences students seeking a an associate degree.
Northern Virginia Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
American Public University System is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from American Public University System
It's difficult to beat Midlands Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. MTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of West Columbia.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Midlands Technical College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences needs to take a look at Delgado Community College. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Delgado Community College
Polk State is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Winter Haven.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Polk State College
Located in the small city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from York Technical College
Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Greenville Technical College
Located in the remote town of Paducah, West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Tidewater Community College
Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 246 |
| Georgia | 34 | 14 |
| Virginia | 34 | 240 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 61 |
| Florida | 32 | 115 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 6 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 136 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 138 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 144 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 95 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 221 |
| Alabama | 24 | 172 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 1,546 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 24 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 10 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 132,695 |
| Social Sciences | 1,601 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 349 |
| Communication & Journalism | 260 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 114 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| History | 102 |
