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#1

#1 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,380–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$15,833

Median Starting Salary

$48,518

#2

#2 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

164

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$8,650

Median Starting Salary

$48,916

#3

#3 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,521

Median Starting Salary

$44,900

#4

#4 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$29,882

Median Starting Salary

$55,025

#5

#5 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

72

SAT Score

1,030–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$14,557

Median Starting Salary

$47,933

#6

#6 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

93

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$24,630

Median Starting Salary

$51,801

#7

#7 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

Annually, John Brown University grants around 34 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Family and Community Services, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,090–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$21,464

Median Starting Salary

$48,952

#8

#8 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Johnson University
Knoxville, TN

Every year, Johnson University awards around 38 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, History, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$20,713

Median Starting Salary

$51,852

#9

#9 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,050–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,470

Median Starting Salary

$50,598

#10

#10 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Baker College
Owosso, MI

Each year, Baker College grants about 219 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

960–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$14,743

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#11

#11 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$15,931

Median Starting Salary

$53,845

#12

#12 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD

Annually, Mount St- Mary's University grants around 104 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,030–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$25,298

Median Starting Salary

$55,138

#13

#13 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

At Stevenson University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$28,201

Median Starting Salary

$53,034

#14

#14 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,330–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$14,216

Median Starting Salary

$53,414

#15

#15 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,350–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$41,028

Median Starting Salary

$47,424

#16

#16 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Every year, Southern University at New Orleans grants around 38 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

800–970

Est. Net Price *

$14,825

Median Starting Salary

$48,462

#17

#17 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Gods Bible School and College
Cincinnati, OH

At Gods Bible School and College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$7,233

Median Starting Salary

$50,309

#18

#18 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Curry College
Milton, MA

At Curry College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$30,367

Median Starting Salary

$54,314

#19

#19 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Annually, Southwestern Assemblies of God University awards around 59 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

930–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$19,834

Median Starting Salary

$50,444

#20

#20 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

At La Roche University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,060–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$24,638

Median Starting Salary

$51,347

#21

#21 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$17,354

Median Starting Salary

$52,399

#22

#22 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Every year, Ouachita Baptist University awards around 29 degrees to those studying Communication, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, and Christian Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,087

Median Starting Salary

$51,833

#23

#23 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,511

Median Starting Salary

$49,348

#24

#24 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$24,524

Median Starting Salary

$50,901

#25

#25 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,180–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$21,761

Median Starting Salary

$50,873

#26

#26 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK

Annually, Oklahoma Baptist University grants around 38 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Physical Therapy/Therapist, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,040–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$25,099

Median Starting Salary

$51,337

#27

#27 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,773

Median Starting Salary

$49,019

#28

#28 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 134 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$12,798

Median Starting Salary

$44,263

#29

#29 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK

Every year, Southern Nazarene University grants about 76 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Organizational Behavior Studies, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$19,825

Median Starting Salary

$50,378

#30

#30 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$50,271

#31

#31 Best College for Family and Community Services in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$49,326

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About Family and Community Services

A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction in family systems, human development, social services, community social and economic development, social policy, voluntary sector activities, and outreach and community education.

Students majoring in Family and Community Services can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 89% percent of women and 11% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Family and Community Services is most common in Utah. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Community Services is $31,400.

Popularity of Family and Community Services Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Family and Community Services degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Family and Community Services majors is Farm and Home Management Educators. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Family and Community Services can prepare you for is Farm and Home Management Educators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Family and Community Services majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Family and Community Services majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
874
Female Students
775 (88%)
Male Students
99 (11%)

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