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2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 293 degrees and certificates were awarded to family, consumer and human sciences students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Alabama to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama

Check out the family, consumer and human sciences master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools for a Master's in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for family, consumer and human sciences students working on their master’s degree. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

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#3

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Samford University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alabama A & M University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Normal, AAMU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 40
Florida 119
Virginia 39
Tennessee 84
North Carolina 131
Georgia 135
West Virginia 1
Louisiana 3
South Carolina 79
Kentucky 23
Arkansas 58

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 1,589
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 1,214
General Family & Consumer Sciences 368
Family & Consumer Economics 251
Textile & Apparel Studies 150
Human Sciences Business Services 58
Housing 54
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) 8

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 199,724
Psychology 42,013
Social Sciences 22,292
Communication & Journalism 12,242
Library Science 5,929

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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