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2024 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region

31 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
17,609 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$31,284 Avg Early-Career Salary
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #22 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 31 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of family, consumer & human sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 17,609 degrees in family, consumer & human sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School

Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of family, consumer & human sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Family, Consumer & Human Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Associate Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Master's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family, consumer & human sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
339 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$36,612 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Washington State University if you want to pursue a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were approximately 339 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the family, consumer & human sciences program at Washington State University make $5,328 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
595 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$28,290 Median Starting Salary

California State University - Long Beach is a great option for students interested in a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. CSULB is a very large public university located in the city of Long Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were roughly 595 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year. After graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients usually make around $28,290 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
1.6% Growth in Graduates

California State University - Northridge is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSUN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 192 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from California State University - Northridge make $4,445 more than the typical family, consumer & human sciences student.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$28,159 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a degree in family, consumer & human sciences. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were roughly 54 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program make an average of $28,159 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$40,260 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 94th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 76 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at ULV in the most recent data year. Those family, consumer & human sciences students who get their degree from University of La Verne receive $8,976 more than the typical family, consumer & human sciences student.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
390 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,129 Median Starting Salary

Oregon State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Corvallis. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 390 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program earn around $32,129 for their early career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
18.4% Growth in Graduates

UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were about 87 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the family, consumer & human sciences program earn about $25,882 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
11.7% Growth in Graduates

SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #204 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SFSU is a great university overall.

There were about 77 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degree recipients from San Francisco State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $4,766 above the typical income of family, consumer & human sciences graduates.

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Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
137 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$42,788 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 137 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pacific Oaks College in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degree recipients from Pacific Oaks College receive an earnings boost of approximately $11,504 above the typical income of family, consumer & human sciences majors.

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Academy of Art University crest
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$32,156 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Academy of Art University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 91 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Academy of Art University in the most recent data year. After graduating, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,156 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best family, consumer & human sciences schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 8,196
Washington 37 406
Oregon 37 583
Hawaii 36 93
Nevada 35 175
Alaska 33 29

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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 15,471
General Family & Consumer Sciences 782
Textile & Apparel Studies 776
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 511
Human Sciences Business Services 55
Family & Consumer Economics 12
Housing 2

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