by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 56 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,930 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school'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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for family, consumer & human sciences students working on their associate degree.
The family, consumer & human sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Modesto Junior College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Modesto Junior College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences has to take a look at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, FIDM Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Fashion Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Fashion Institute of Technology
North Shore Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Located in the large suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from North Shore Community College
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
Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Fresno City College
Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly 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
Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Tulsa Community College
SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Santa Ana College
Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Richmond.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Reynolds Community College
FSCJ is a very large public college located in the city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in family, consumer & human sciences from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Here are some additional great schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students that almost earned our Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA |
| 13 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 14 | Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL |
| 15 | Post University | Waterbury, CT |
| 16 | City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College | Chicago, IL |
| 17 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL |
| 18 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM |
View the Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 8,216 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 327 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 265 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 115 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 4 |
| Housing | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 354,442 |
| Social Sciences | 22,137 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7,439 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,138 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,468 |
| History | 2,442 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,826 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 872 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 792 |