Family And Consumer Sciences programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $73,904 to $20,830 across 166 programs nationwide. The median earnings of $40,029 reflect a field focused on human services and education, with significant variation demonstrating how program selection impacts long-term outcomes.
Leading the list is Cuny New York City College Of Technology, achieving the highest program earnings at $73,904. Cornell University follows with $61,634, while Indiana University-Bloomington rounds out the top three at $60,013. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that exceed typical expectations for the field.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brooklyn, NY | $73,904 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $3,681 | 80.7% | 19.4% | |
| #2 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $66,296 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $262 | 54.0% | 61.0% |
| #3 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | Ithaca, NY | $61,634 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $4,079 | 8.2% | 95.1% |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $60,947 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $16,816 | 9.4% | 88.5% |
| #5 | Bloomington, IN | $60,013 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $6,125 | 80.4% | 81.2% | |
| #6 | San Francisco, CA | $55,170 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,307 | 96.2% | 50.1% | |
| #7 | Rochester, NY | $54,563 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $24,475 | 71.4% | 70.8% | |
| #8 | Blacksburg, VA | $53,617 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,536 | 57.0% | 86.3% | |
| #9 | University Of DelawarePublic | Newark, DE | $53,506 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,354 | 65.1% | 78.8% |
| #10 | Champaign, IL | $53,297 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $3,883 | 43.7% | 84.9% | |
| #11 | James Madison UniversityPublic | Harrisonburg, VA | $53,227 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,582 | 76.3% | 80.9% |
| #12 | Hayward, CA | $53,103 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $8,059 | 96.8% | 45.5% | |
| #13 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | Syracuse, NY | $52,544 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $21,505 | 41.7% | 81.3% |
| #14 | Howard UniversityPrivate | Washington, DC | $52,452 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $44,234 | 34.9% | 68.9% |
| #15 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | Medford, MA | $52,337 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,526 | 10.1% | 93.3% |
| #16 | Austin, TX | $52,252 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,972 | 29.1% | 87.6% | |
| #17 | College Station, TX | $51,925 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,273 | 63.2% | 83.8% | |
| #18 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | Peoria, IL | $51,158 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $17,762 | 76.7% | 72.1% |
| #19 | Columbia, MO | $51,079 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,599 | 77.0% | 76.2% | |
| #20 | College Park, MD | $50,796 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $3,603 | 44.8% | 88.6% |
