2024 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #14 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 246 associate degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on family, consumer & human sciences students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of family, consumer & human sciences students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt family, consumer & human sciences students go into to obtain their associate degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized family, consumer & human sciences related body.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in Mississippi

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences.

Top Mississippi Schools for an Associate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

1

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Annual Graduates

Hinds Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Hinds Community College

2

East Central Community College
Decatur, MS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat East Central Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. East Central Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Decatur.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from East Central Community College

Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
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

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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies	222
General Family & Consumer Sciences	24

Most Popular Majors Related to Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	5,107
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	152
Communication & Journalism	44
English Language & Literature	38
Social Sciences	34
History	30
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	14
Theology & Religious Vocations	9
Philosophy & Religious Studies	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to National Cancer Institute. More about our data sources and methodologies.