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2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools

244 Ranked Colleges
55,820 Degrees Awarded
$12,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 55,820 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, family, consumer and human sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $31,354 and had an average of $23,570 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” ranking analyzed 244 colleges that offered a degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent family, consumer and human sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the family, consumer and human sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools

The colleges and universities below are the best for family, consumer & human sciences students.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. Brigham Young University - Provo is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 347 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, BYU also did well on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. It costs about $13,474 for family, consumer & human sciences students per year to attend BYU.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at BYU

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Out of the 244 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 210 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our family, consumer & human sciences students list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State University is $16,998 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools. This large school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 209 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Northern Virginia Community College also did well on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Northern Virginia Community College is $9,452 for family, consumer & human sciences students.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Metropolitan Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. Metropolitan Community College is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Metropolitan Community College is $4,315 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Metropolitan Community College

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

Out of the 244 schools in the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #5 spot on the list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 286 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for American Public University System is $10,563 for family, consumer & human sciences students.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full American Public University System Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. South Dakota State is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

South Dakota State excels when it comes to family, consumer and human sciences quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend South Dakota State is $18,578 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full South Dakota State University Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #7, Minneapolis Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. This medium-sized school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 76 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Minneapolis Community and Technical College is $12,908 for family, consumer & human sciences students.

Full Minneapolis Community and Technical College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Hennepin Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school situated in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. It awarded 15 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,726 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend Hennepin Technical College.

Full Hennepin Technical College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Massasoit Community College
Brockton, Massachusetts

Massasoit Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Massasoit Community College is a public institution located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Massasoit Community College is $8,444 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

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Top 25% in overall quality
$48,067 Average Early-Career Earnings

Arizona State University - Skysong came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 475 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Arizona State University - Skysong Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, Massachusetts

North Shore Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Danvers, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,558 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend North Shore Community College.

Full North Shore Community College Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Community College of Allegheny County came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualified ’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Community College of Allegheny County is $9,284 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

Full Community College of Allegheny County Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

With a ranking of #13, Central Michigan University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 170 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $16,007 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend Central Michigan University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Central Michigan University

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. SMU MN is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend SMU MN is $21,101 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at SMU MN

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Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 34 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $11,507 for family, consumer & human sciences students per year to attend Saint Paul College.

Read full report on Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Saint Paul College

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Iowa State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 299 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Iowa State is $16,002 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Iowa State University

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Erikson Institute
Chicago, Illinois
Top 15% in overall quality
$44,016 Average Early-Career Earnings

Erikson Institute ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. Erikson Institute is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 46 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The Erikson Institute also claimed a top spot on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at The Erikson Institute

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, this small public school awarded 68 degrees to qualified ’s family, consumer and human sciences students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,003 for family, consumer & human sciences students per year to attend Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking, coming in at #20. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 48 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson also made our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for Clemson is $21,262 for family, consumer & human sciences students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Clemson Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #21, Tulsa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools list. Tulsa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It awarded 175 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $6,586 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend Tulsa Community College.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Tulsa Community College

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Fresno City College
Fresno, California

Fresno City College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Fresno City College is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 299 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $2,584 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend Fresno City College.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Fresno City College

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 485 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Florida State is in the top on our “Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Florida State is $9,946 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Florida State Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Southeast Technical College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking. Southeast Tech is a small school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that handed out 17 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Southeast Tech is $16,188 for family, consumer & human sciences students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Southeast Tech Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Report

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Central New Mexico Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools ranking, coming in at #25. Central New Mexico Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 285 ’s family, consumer and human sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,322 for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students per year to attend Central New Mexico Community College.

Read more about Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at CNM

Rest of the Best 37 in Best Value Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools

Not only did these schools make the top 37 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey
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Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan

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