Top Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in the United States
Updated
This page ranks the 198 colleges in the United States that offer a Family & Consumer Sciences program by the median earnings of Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. CUNY New York City College of Technology ranks 1st on this list, reporting median earnings of $82,824 for its graduates four years after completing.
Across the 178 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $82,824 to $21,508, with a median of $49,480.
Public institutions make up 78% of the list, with 154 schools, alongside 44 private nonprofit colleges. CUNY Hunter College posts the lowest average net price at $2,984, while University of Virginia-Main Campus reports the highest six-year completion rate at 96%.
University of California-San Diego ranks 1st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY New York City College of Technology · Brooklyn, NY | $82,824 | $5,127 | $3,810 | 80.3% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology reports median earnings of $82,824 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, the highest on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Housing and Human Environments (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Housing and Human Environments ($82,824) | |||||
| 2 | Cornell University · Ithaca, NY | $78,726 | $28,690 | $1,776 | 8.8% |
| Cornell University admits 9% of applicants and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $78,726 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (66 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (23 graduates) | |||||
| 3 | Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN | $77,520 | $16,264 | $6,324 | 78.2% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 80%, Indiana University-Bloomington posts median earnings of $77,520 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (74 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($77,520) | |||||
| 4 | University of Delaware · Newark, DE | $75,056 | $17,799 | $10,901 | 70.6% |
| University of Delaware ranks 4th on this list and carries an average net price of $17,799. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (77 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($76,595) | |||||
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA | $71,638 | $21,565 | $8,174 | 16.8% |
| Graduating 96% of its students within six years, University of Virginia-Main Campus reports median earnings of $71,638 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (58 graduates) | |||||
| 6 | Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA | $68,643 | $49,430 | $44,858 | 83.0% |
| A private nonprofit institution, Savannah College of Art and Design reports median earnings of $68,643 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (99 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($55,925) | |||||
| 7 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA | $66,643 | $24,953 | $11,689 | 54.8% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks 7th on this list and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $66,643 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (252 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (209 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (86 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($74,005), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services ($65,248), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($58,340) | |||||
| 8 | University of Georgia · Athens, GA | $66,560 | $13,936 | $8,085 | 37.7% |
| University of Georgia admits 38% of applicants and reports an average net price of $13,936. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (169 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (138 graduates), Housing and Human Environments (38 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($74,107), Housing and Human Environments ($69,818), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($59,664) | |||||
| 9 | Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY | $65,222 | $38,793 | $15,817 | 45.9% |
| Syracuse University ranks 9th on this list, with median earnings of $65,222 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (46 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (27 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services ($90,210), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($58,038), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,522) | |||||
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD | $65,136 | $15,678 | $2,962 | 44.8% |
| University of Maryland-College Park posts a six-year completion rate of 89% and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $65,136 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (101 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($65,136) | |||||
| 11 | Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY | $63,750 | $34,906 | $24,680 | 66.9% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology reports an average net price of $34,906 and median earnings of $63,750 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (7 graduates) | |||||
| 12 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $63,215 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% |
| Florida State University admits 24% of applicants and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $63,215 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (274 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (95 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($64,807), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($62,663) | |||||
| 13 | Binghamton University · Vestal, NY | $62,506 | $21,620 | $12,171 | 38.6% |
| Binghamton University reports median earnings of $62,506 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 39%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (125 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($62,506) | |||||
| 14 | The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX | $61,986 | $19,857 | $12,553 | 26.6% |
| The University of Texas at Austin reports median earnings of $61,986 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 89%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (158 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (41 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($71,922), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($64,105), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($59,166) | |||||
| 15 | George Mason University · Fairfax, VA | $61,565 | $17,915 | $11,942 | 87.5% |
| George Mason University admits 87% of applicants and shows median earnings of $61,565 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (33 graduates) | |||||
| 16 | University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA | $61,262 | $12,470 | $7,525 | 26.7% |
| University of California-San Diego holds an average net price of $12,470 and ranks 1st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (99 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($61,262) | |||||
| 17 | Central Washington University · Ellensburg, WA | $59,994 | $18,476 | $11,846 | 90.6% |
| Central Washington University reports median earnings of $59,994 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 54%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (17 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (15 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($65,815) | |||||
| 18 | CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY | $59,864 | $2,984 | $1,029 | 53.8% |
| CUNY Hunter College carries an average net price of $2,984 and reports median earnings of $59,864 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (21 graduates) | |||||
| 19 | James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA | $59,501 | $23,322 | $11,444 | 71.5% |
| James Madison University ranks 19th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 80% and median earnings of $59,501 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (20 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($59,501) | |||||
| 20 | Rhode Island School of Design · Providence, RI | $59,372 | $50,507 | $29,135 | 18.7% |
| A private nonprofit institution, Rhode Island School of Design admits 19% of applicants and reports median earnings of $59,372 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (15 graduates) | |||||
| 21 | Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH | $59,239 | $17,339 | $4,885 | 60.6% |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $59,239 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 61%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (123 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (91 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (82 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($67,018), Apparel and Textiles ($66,256), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($57,859) | |||||
| 22 | Framingham State University · Framingham, MA | $58,295 | $16,114 | $11,934 | 83.6% |
| Framingham State University reports median earnings of $58,295 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 48%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (40 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (31 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($59,202), Apparel and Textiles ($57,124) | |||||
| 23 | California State University-East Bay · Hayward, CA | $57,898 | $9,320 | $6,360 | 97.4% |
| California State University-East Bay admits 97% of applicants and shows median earnings of $57,898 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (228 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($57,898) | |||||
| 24 | University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT | $57,888 | $25,097 | $15,193 | 52.4% |
| University of Connecticut holds an average net price of $25,097 and ranks 105th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (165 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($57,888) | |||||
| 25 | Morgan State University · Baltimore, MD | $57,368 | $14,985 | $9,585 | 82.2% |
| Morgan State University ranks 25th on this list, reporting $57,368 in median earnings for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $14,985. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (16 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($49,198) | |||||
| 26 | University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR | $57,314 | $18,209 | $14,319 | 74.3% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 71%, University of Arkansas ranks 26th on this list and posts median earnings of $57,314 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (84 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (50 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($63,394), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($55,275), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,268) | |||||
| 27 | Towson University · Towson, MD | $57,295 | $17,413 | $6,962 | 82.0% |
| Towson University admits 82% of applicants and lists an average net price of $6,962 for families earning under $30,000, alongside median earnings of $57,295 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (17 graduates) | |||||
| 28 | University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY | $57,242 | $18,851 | $12,182 | 92.9% |
| University of Kentucky ranks 28th on this list, with median earnings of $57,242 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 71%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (57 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (51 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (37 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($66,255), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($55,633), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($47,296) | |||||
| 29 | Washington State University · Pullman, WA | $57,071 | $14,971 | $7,074 | 86.6% |
| Washington State University reports $57,071 in median earnings for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $7,074 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (149 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (61 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($58,834), Apparel and Textiles ($52,765) | |||||
| 30 | Pacific Oaks College · Pasadena, CA | $56,791 | Not reported | Not reported | 34.4% |
| A private nonprofit institution, Pacific Oaks College ranks 30th on this list with median earnings of $56,791 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 34%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (73 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($56,791) | |||||
| 31 | University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI | $56,713 | $21,440 | $14,368 | 72.2% |
| University of Rhode Island posts median earnings of $56,713 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its average net price of $21,440 sits alongside a six-year completion rate of 73%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (92 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($64,328), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($51,416) | |||||
| 32 | Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX | $56,118 | $19,070 | $12,457 | 72.7% |
| Ranking 32nd on this list, Texas Tech University reports median earnings of $56,118 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $12,457 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (363 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (186 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (35 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($78,435), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($56,117), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($51,921) | |||||
| 33 | University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI | No published median | $17,354 | $4,200 | 45.2% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 33rd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 90% and an average net price of $4,200 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (136 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($59,044) | |||||
| 34 | University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO | $55,676 | $20,268 | $13,841 | 78.5% |
| An admission rate of 78% and median earnings of $55,676 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing accompany University of Missouri-Columbia's 144th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Housing and Human Environments (47 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Housing and Human Environments ($61,683), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,853) | |||||
| 35 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater, OK | $55,584 | $17,447 | $12,243 | 75.0% |
| With an average net price of $17,447, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks 35th on this list and posts median earnings of $55,584 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (96 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (83 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($61,369), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,583) | |||||
| 36 | Radford University · Radford, VA | $55,422 | $14,578 | $8,965 | 89.5% |
| Radford University admits 90% of applicants and reports median earnings of $55,422 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 49%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (6 graduates) | |||||
| 37 | California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA | $55,327 | $7,021 | $4,905 | 93.5% |
| California State University-Northridge reports median earnings of $55,327 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $7,021. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (182 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($55,327) | |||||
| 38 | Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint Paul, MN | $55,294 | $18,462 | $16,406 | 78.9% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 46%, Concordia University-Saint Paul ranks 38th on this list and shows an average net price of $16,406 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (50 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($55,294) | |||||
| 39 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Durham, NH | $55,186 | $23,805 | $16,523 | 88.2% |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus admits 88% of applicants and posts median earnings of $55,186 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($55,186) | |||||
| 40 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO | $55,181 | $11,900 | $6,743 | 74.7% |
| Ranking 130th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus reports median earnings of $55,181 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (30 graduates) | |||||
| 41 | Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN | $55,102 | $14,600 | $5,098 | 49.9% |
| Purdue University-Main Campus graduates 83% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $55,102 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (83 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (32 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services ($69,246), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,649) | |||||
| 42 | Auburn University · Auburn, AL | $55,089 | $24,323 | $16,681 | 45.9% |
| Ranking 42nd on this list, Auburn University shows an average net price of $16,681 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 82%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (94 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (82 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($62,807), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,242) | |||||
| 43 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE | $54,945 | $17,747 | $12,751 | 87.5% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports median earnings of $54,945 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 87%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (163 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (141 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (20 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($61,092), Apparel and Textiles ($51,654), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($48,305) | |||||
| 44 | Illinois State University · Normal, IL | $54,481 | $19,398 | $11,568 | 88.2% |
| With an average net price of $19,398, Illinois State University ranks 137th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (58 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (30 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($51,806) | |||||
| 45 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO | No published median | $21,279 | $13,259 | 88.5% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks 45th on this list, admits 89% of applicants, and shows an average net price of $13,259 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (261 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (67 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (11 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($57,184) | |||||
| 46 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN | $54,360 | $16,778 | $6,642 | 79.8% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports median earnings of $54,360 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and graduates 85% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (55 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (13 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($53,055) | |||||
| 47 | The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL | $54,357 | $22,420 | $19,169 | 76.7% |
| Ranking 233rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, The University of Alabama shows an average net price of $19,169 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (177 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (146 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (120 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($65,674), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($57,205), Apparel and Textiles ($54,254) | |||||
| 48 | Cedar Crest College · Allentown, PA | No published median | $18,659 | $21,044 | 84.1% |
| Cedar Crest College ranks 48th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 60% and an average net price of $18,659. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (6 graduates) | |||||
| 49 | Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR | $54,326 | $19,604 | $12,107 | 77.3% |
| Oregon State University reports median earnings of $54,326 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 70%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (205 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (37 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($59,184), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services ($56,800), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,109) | |||||
| 50 | Iowa State University · Ames, IA | $54,200 | $18,589 | $10,582 | 88.7% |
| Iowa State University admits 89% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 75%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (100 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (86 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (14 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($60,349), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($51,531), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,253) | |||||
| 51 | San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA | $53,975 | $12,278 | $9,341 | 96.4% |
| San Francisco State University carries an average net price of $9,341 for families earning under $30,000, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $53,975 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (57 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($58,530), Apparel and Textiles ($53,575) | |||||
| 52 | Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI | $53,740 | $19,680 | $7,068 | 84.8% |
| Michigan State University ranks 69th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $53,740 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (113 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,740) | |||||
| 53 | Merrimack College · North Andover, MA | $53,734 | $37,927 | $31,710 | 70.0% |
| A private nonprofit institution in North Andover, Merrimack College reports median earnings of $53,734 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (114 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,734) | |||||
| 54 | Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ | $53,575 | $15,566 | $10,880 | 87.9% |
| Montclair State University graduates 65% of its students within six years, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $53,575 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (271 graduates) | |||||
| 55 | California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CA | $53,568 | $10,229 | $6,230 | 95.1% |
| California State University-San Marcos reports an average net price of $6,230 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 55%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (192 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,568) | |||||
| 56 | Lamar University · Beaumont, TX | No published median | $9,366 | $7,568 | 86.4% |
| Lamar University admits 86% of applicants and reports an average net price of $7,568 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (18 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (5 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (5 graduates) | |||||
| 57 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN | $53,492 | $18,976 | $10,029 | 41.6% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville posts a six-year completion rate of 74% and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $53,492 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (85 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($63,996), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,785) | |||||
| 58 | Bowie State University · Bowie, MD | $53,181 | $19,298 | $17,071 | 72.4% |
| Bowie State University reports median earnings of $53,181 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 72%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,181) | |||||
| 59 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona · Pomona, CA | $52,952 | $11,531 | $7,851 | 75.2% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks 15th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $52,952 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (85 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($52,952) | |||||
| 60 | Montana State University · Bozeman, MT | $52,702 | $22,499 | $17,797 | 82.1% |
| Montana State University reports an average net price of $17,797 for families earning under $30,000, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $52,702 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (148 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($52,702) | |||||
| 61 | University of Vermont · Burlington, VT | $52,698 | $19,343 | $11,127 | 65.3% |
| University of Vermont reports median earnings of $52,698 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 79%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (19 graduates) | |||||
| 62 | Sonoma State University · Rohnert Park, CA | $52,672 | $12,885 | $8,310 | 93.4% |
| Sonoma State University admits 93% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 58%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (40 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($52,672) | |||||
| 63 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY | $52,593 | $17,156 | $9,400 | 78.4% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates 59% of its students within six years, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $52,593 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($52,593) | |||||
| 64 | Wayne State University · Detroit, MI | $52,576 | $12,766 | $11,090 | 81.2% |
| Wayne State University ranks 80th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $52,576 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (69 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($46,737) | |||||
| 65 | University of Idaho · Moscow, ID | No published median | $14,831 | $11,270 | 75.5% |
| University of Idaho has an average net price of $14,831 and a six-year completion rate of 57%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (21 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (13 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($60,241), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,758) | |||||
| 66 | University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV | $52,084 | $15,927 | $12,674 | 73.7% |
| An average net price of $15,927 accompanies median earnings of $52,084 for Family & Consumer Sciences graduates of University of Nevada-Reno four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (103 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($52,084) | |||||
| 67 | University of Houston · Houston, TX | $52,070 | $14,276 | $10,929 | 73.9% |
| University of Houston graduates 65% of its students within six years and ranks 13th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (149 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (99 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (54 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($54,871), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services ($53,410), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($49,724) | |||||
| 68 | Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN | $52,041 | $19,139 | $12,339 | 88.4% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato admits 88% of applicants, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $52,041 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (48 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($52,041) | |||||
| 69 | University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ | $51,857 | $16,674 | $13,353 | 86.1% |
| University of Arizona has a six-year completion rate of 68% and an average net price of $16,674. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (111 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($51,857) | |||||
| 70 | Fresno Pacific University · Fresno, CA | $51,756 | $13,630 | $11,133 | 64.1% |
| A private nonprofit institution, Fresno Pacific University reports median earnings of $51,756 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (98 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($51,756) | |||||
| 71 | SUNY Oneonta · Oneonta, NY | No published median | $19,158 | $11,044 | 69.6% |
| SUNY Oneonta has an average net price of $19,158 and an admission rate of 70%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (57 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($53,836) | |||||
| 72 | Temple University · Philadelphia, PA | $51,610 | $28,198 | $22,694 | 80.4% |
| Temple University reports median earnings of $51,610 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 75%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (30 graduates) | |||||
| 73 | Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL | $51,524 | $13,391 | $10,126 | 69.8% |
| Northern Illinois University reports median earnings of $51,524 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $13,391. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (72 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,147) | |||||
| 74 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $51,497 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 91%, University of Florida ranks 74th on this list and posts an average net price of $6,541. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (91 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($51,497) | |||||
| 75 | California State University-Monterey Bay · Seaside, CA | $51,118 | $13,663 | $9,970 | 97.4% |
| California State University-Monterey Bay admits 97% of applicants and shows median earnings of $51,118 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (61 graduates) | |||||
| 76 | Texas State University · San Marcos, TX | $51,067 | $16,805 | $12,715 | 89.3% |
| Texas State University ranks 40th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $51,067 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (80 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (78 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (39 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($52,836), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,151), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($49,406) | |||||
| 77 | University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI | $50,830 | $17,490 | $10,966 | 87.7% |
| An average net price of $10,966 for families earning under $30,000 accompanies median earnings of $50,830 for Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stout four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (51 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($48,043) | |||||
| 78 | Samford University · Birmingham, AL | $50,809 | $32,622 | $22,716 | 82.4% |
| Samford University, a private nonprofit university, reports a six-year completion rate of 77% and median earnings of $50,809 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (38 graduates) | |||||
| 79 | York College of Pennsylvania · York, PA | $50,652 | $18,556 | $12,927 | 73.7% |
| York College of Pennsylvania ranks 79th on this list, with an admission rate of 74% and an average net price of $18,556. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (18 graduates) | |||||
| 80 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND | $50,632 | $15,543 | $9,370 | 95.0% |
| Graduates of the Family & Consumer Sciences program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $50,632 four years after completing, and the school admits 95% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (144 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($56,197), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,052) | |||||
| 81 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion · Tempe, AZ | $50,621 | $14,967 | $9,070 | 89.9% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion ranks 21st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $9,070 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (153 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (31 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($53,318), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($50,074) | |||||
| 82 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence · Providence, RI | $50,571 | $31,027 | $25,530 | 88.4% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 55%, Johnson & Wales University-Providence shows median earnings of $50,571 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (142 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($50,571) | |||||
| 83 | North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC | $50,531 | $10,846 | $8,223 | 49.9% |
| North Carolina A & T State University admits 50% of applicants and reports an average net price of $8,223 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (24 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (13 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,821), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($43,937) | |||||
| 84 | Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TX | $50,525 | $26,182 | $20,285 | 66.0% |
| Abilene Christian University ranks 84th on this list, with median earnings of $50,525 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 59%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,525) | |||||
| 85 | Portland State University · Portland, OR | $50,427 | $9,552 | $7,655 | 90.9% |
| Portland State University reports median earnings of $50,427 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $9,552. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (60 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,427) | |||||
| 86 | East Carolina University · Greenville, NC | $50,425 | $15,739 | $10,046 | 89.2% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 63%, East Carolina University ranks 86th on this list and posts median earnings of $50,425 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (59 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($56,134), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,941) | |||||
| 87 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL | $50,396 | $14,355 | $2,038 | 42.4% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $50,396 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (75 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($50,396) | |||||
| 88 | Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX | $50,176 | $16,404 | $12,474 | 90.3% |
| Sam Houston State University ranks 117th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $50,176 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (14 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (14 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($49,840) | |||||
| 89 | University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL | $50,123 | $10,974 | $7,529 | 77.4% |
| University of Illinois Chicago reports an average net price of $7,529 for families earning under $30,000, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $50,123 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (53 graduates) | |||||
| 90 | Stevenson University · Owings Mills, MD | $49,902 | $26,505 | $15,894 | 78.9% |
| A private nonprofit university in Owings Mills, Stevenson University reports median earnings of $49,902 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 68%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,902) | |||||
| 91 | Texas Woman's University · Denton, TX | $49,870 | $11,963 | $9,948 | 96.1% |
| Texas Woman's University admits 96% of applicants and reports median earnings of $49,870 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (99 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($53,716), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,210) | |||||
| 92 | Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO | $49,772 | $17,613 | $13,718 | 90.5% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield ranks 92nd on this list, with median earnings of $49,772 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $17,613. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (49 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (43 graduates), Housing and Human Environments (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($54,347), Housing and Human Environments ($54,226), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($41,866) | |||||
| 93 | Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH | $49,686 | $21,637 | $15,673 | 85.0% |
| Ohio University-Main Campus reports a six-year completion rate of 65% and median earnings of $49,686 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (49 graduates), Housing and Human Environments (19 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($58,647), Housing and Human Environments ($52,861), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,346) | |||||
| 94 | University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE | $49,584 | $16,242 | $13,066 | 89.5% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks 443rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $49,584 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (34 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($49,584) | |||||
| 95 | California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA | $49,557 | $10,440 | $7,183 | 46.3% |
| California State University-Long Beach reports an average net price of $7,183 for families earning under $30,000, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $49,557 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (403 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (125 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (96 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($50,361), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,966) | |||||
| 96 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA | $49,403 | $19,151 | $13,056 | 73.3% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College admits 73% of applicants and reports median earnings of $49,403 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (56 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (44 graduates) | |||||
| 97 | Eastern Washington University · Cheney, WA | $49,391 | $13,886 | $9,547 | 90.8% |
| Eastern Washington University reports median earnings of $49,391 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,886. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (48 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,391) | |||||
| 98 | Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS | $49,352 | $19,406 | $13,178 | 81.7% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 71%, Kansas State University ranks 98th on this list and posts median earnings of $49,352 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (114 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (25 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($47,528) | |||||
| 99 | Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI | $49,286 | $15,273 | $5,263 | 84.6% |
| Western Michigan University admits 85% of applicants and shows median earnings of $49,286 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (77 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($49,286) | |||||
| 100 | Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL | $49,209 | $12,786 | $9,828 | 65.4% |
| An average net price of $9,828 for families earning under $30,000 accompanies median earnings of $49,209 for Family & Consumer Sciences graduates at Eastern Illinois University four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($49,209) | |||||
| 101 | CUNY Queens College · Queens, NY | $49,054 | $4,195 | $1,541 | 64.4% |
| CUNY Queens College ranks 61st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $49,054 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (40 graduates) | |||||
| 102 | West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV | $48,893 | $15,634 | $9,450 | 89.0% |
| West Virginia University graduates 65% of its students within six years, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $48,893 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($48,893) | |||||
| 103 | Winthrop University · Rock Hill, SC | $48,702 | $15,343 | $12,608 | 79.3% |
| With an admission rate of 79%, Winthrop University lists median earnings of $48,702 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (25 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (19 graduates) | |||||
| 104 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC | $48,604 | $10,965 | $7,305 | 88.5% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro carries an average net price of $10,965 and reports median earnings of $48,604 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (105 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (89 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($51,510), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,140) | |||||
| 105 | Southern University and A & M College · Baton Rouge, LA | $48,596 | $20,077 | $19,047 | 35.1% |
| Southern University and A & M College shows a six-year completion rate of 27% alongside median earnings of $48,596 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($48,596) | |||||
| 106 | University of North Texas · Denton, TX | $48,172 | $15,649 | $12,311 | 72.2% |
| Ranking 41st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, University of North Texas reports median earnings of $48,172 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (64 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($48,172) | |||||
| 107 | Southern Nazarene University · Bethany, OK | $47,976 | $22,084 | $18,931 | Not reported |
| A private nonprofit university in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University posts median earnings of $47,976 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $22,084. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($47,976) | |||||
| 108 | Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA | $47,390 | $14,810 | $14,771 | 78.9% |
| Southern University at New Orleans admits 79% of applicants, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $47,390 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (18 graduates) | |||||
| 109 | University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY | $47,250 | $13,599 | $7,977 | 96.9% |
| University of Wyoming reports median earnings of $47,250 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 59%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($47,250) | |||||
| 110 | South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD | No published median | $19,841 | $14,266 | 98.3% |
| A public university in Brookings, South Dakota State University admits 98% of applicants and posts an average net price of $19,841. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (60 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (21 graduates), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($56,132), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,487) | |||||
| 111 | Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PA | $46,813 | $26,502 | $19,393 | 79.0% |
| Messiah University ranks 111th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 75% and an average net price of $19,393 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (27 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,813) | |||||
| 112 | Appalachian State University · Boone, NC | $46,805 | $16,836 | $9,325 | 90.1% |
| Graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $46,805 four years after completing, and the school admits 90% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (48 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (26 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($58,516), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($40,461) | |||||
| 113 | Benedictine University · Lisle, IL | $46,788 | $22,313 | $20,168 | 95.2% |
| Benedictine University ranks 570th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 50%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (16 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($46,788) | |||||
| 114 | University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HI | $46,689 | $15,664 | $10,675 | 86.6% |
| With an admission rate of 87%, University of Hawaii at Manoa posts median earnings of $46,689 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (72 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (17 graduates) | |||||
| 115 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania · Indiana, PA | $46,677 | $16,804 | $12,364 | 90.8% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania reports an average net price of $16,804 and a six-year completion rate of 56%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (22 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (18 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($52,115), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($42,227) | |||||
| 116 | Virginia State University · Petersburg, VA | $46,514 | $15,840 | $13,220 | 88.6% |
| Virginia State University ranks 315th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $46,514 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (10 graduates) | |||||
| 117 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Albuquerque, NM | $46,507 | $15,489 | $11,938 | 95.2% |
| A public university in Albuquerque, University of New Mexico-Main Campus admits 95% of applicants and reports an average net price of $11,938 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (27 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (14 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($46,421) | |||||
| 118 | Baylor University · Waco, TX | $46,504 | $41,104 | $22,024 | 51.3% |
| Baylor University graduates 80% within six years, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $46,504 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (34 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,979) | |||||
| 119 | University of Central Oklahoma · Edmond, OK | $46,420 | $18,309 | $15,275 | 78.1% |
| University of Central Oklahoma ranks 119th on this list, with an admission rate of 78% and an average net price of $18,309. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (25 graduates), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,420) | |||||
| 120 | Ball State University · Muncie, IN | $46,269 | $14,940 | $7,834 | 85.5% |
| Ball State University reports median earnings of $46,269 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $7,834 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (35 graduates) | |||||
| 121 | North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC | $46,136 | $15,359 | $13,032 | 87.0% |
| North Carolina Central University reports median earnings of $46,136 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,032 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (65 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($46,136) | |||||
| 122 | Point Loma Nazarene University · San Diego, CA | $46,119 | $38,729 | $30,999 | 83.7% |
| A private nonprofit university in San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University ranks 122nd on this list with a six-year completion rate of 77%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (95 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($46,119) | |||||
| 123 | Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN | $46,115 | $13,359 | $9,289 | 69.1% |
| Middle Tennessee State University admits 69% of applicants and posts median earnings of $46,115 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (40 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (37 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (23 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($54,070), Apparel and Textiles ($45,225), Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($39,268) | |||||
| 124 | Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA | $46,051 | $15,267 | $12,162 | 87.9% |
| With an average net price of $15,267, Georgia Southern University ranks 124th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (54 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (48 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,505), Apparel and Textiles ($45,043) | |||||
| 125 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA | $45,943 | $32,875 | $19,845 | 60.6% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates 86% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $45,943 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (82 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,943) | |||||
| 126 | Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI | $45,881 | $17,597 | $12,185 | 89.8% |
| Ranking 126th on this list, Central Michigan University shows an average net price of $12,185 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (98 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,881) | |||||
| 127 | Oklahoma Christian University · Edmond, OK | $45,738 | $21,872 | $17,818 | 96.5% |
| Oklahoma Christian University reports median earnings of $45,738 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 97%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (12 graduates) | |||||
| 128 | University of La Verne · La Verne, CA | $45,712 | $20,161 | $20,151 | 71.2% |
| A six-year completion rate of 63% and an average net price of $20,161 are posted by University of La Verne, which ranks 473rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (25 graduates) | |||||
| 129 | Baker College · Owosso, MI | $45,610 | $13,157 | $11,976 | 81.9% |
| Baker College admits 82% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 36%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (49 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,610) | |||||
| 130 | Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TX | $45,522 | $14,260 | $10,318 | 94.0% |
| Ranking 130th on this list, Stephen F Austin State University reports median earnings of $45,522 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (106 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (8 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services (6 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services ($57,742), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($44,600) | |||||
| 131 | Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY | $45,420 | $10,990 | $7,087 | 93.9% |
| Western Kentucky University posts an average net price of $7,087 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 56%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (40 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($45,420) | |||||
| 132 | National Louis University · Chicago, IL | $45,388 | $12,641 | $12,462 | 95.1% |
| With median earnings of $45,388 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, National Louis University ranks 277th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (69 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,388) | |||||
| 133 | Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY | $45,162 | $11,040 | $8,591 | 77.6% |
| Eastern Kentucky University reports median earnings of $45,162 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $11,040. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (28 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($39,921) | |||||
| 134 | Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI | $45,052 | $8,624 | $2,556 | 91.4% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 47%, Ferris State University admits 91% of applicants and ranks 134th on this list. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (29 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($45,052) | |||||
| 135 | University of Maine · Orono, ME | $44,893 | $17,510 | $12,642 | 96.6% |
| University of Maine graduates 55% of its students within six years, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $44,893 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (55 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($44,893) | |||||
| 136 | Whittier College · Whittier, CA | $44,877 | $25,757 | $21,718 | 80.8% |
| A private nonprofit institution, Whittier College has an average net price of $21,718 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 60%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (24 graduates) | |||||
| 137 | Alabama A & M University · Normal, AL | $44,814 | $17,621 | $16,500 | 58.0% |
| Alabama A & M University ranks 314th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $44,814 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (12 graduates) | |||||
| 138 | University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH | No published median | $13,946 | $10,413 | 59.7% |
| University of Akron Main Campus admits 60% of applicants and has an average net price of $10,413 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (16 graduates), Housing and Human Environments (8 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($44,355) | |||||
| 139 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL | $43,823 | $13,297 | $9,415 | 86.9% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reports a six-year completion rate of 62% alongside median earnings of $43,823 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Apparel and Textiles (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($43,823) | |||||
| 140 | St. Joseph's University-New York · Brooklyn, NY | $43,777 | $19,035 | $16,876 | 72.1% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York admits 72% of applicants, and its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates earn a median of $43,777 four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (7 graduates) | |||||
| 141 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX | $43,699 | $4,831 | $3,785 | 94.2% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks 11th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $4,831. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (30 graduates) | |||||
| 142 | Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS | $43,664 | $17,595 | $14,332 | 77.6% |
| With a six-year completion rate of 67%, Mississippi State University reports median earnings of $43,664 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (41 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (37 graduates) | |||||
| 143 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD | $43,492 | $13,338 | $9,914 | 96.4% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore admits 96% of applicants and has an average net price of $9,914 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (17 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($43,492) | |||||
| 144 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH | $43,468 | $24,022 | $18,396 | 81.0% |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $43,468 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and a six-year completion rate of 64%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (76 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($43,468) | |||||
| 145 | University of Central Arkansas · Conway, AR | $43,391 | $16,511 | $14,656 | 89.5% |
| University of Central Arkansas reports median earnings of $43,391 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $14,656 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (46 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($42,493) | |||||
| 146 | California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA | No published median | $9,338 | $6,501 | 94.0% |
| With an admission rate of 94%, California State University-Sacramento ranks 10th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (42 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (32 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($55,830) | |||||
| 147 | University of Central Missouri · Warrensburg, MO | $43,166 | $14,462 | $10,965 | 63.8% |
| University of Central Missouri graduates 54% of its students within six years and shows median earnings of $43,166 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($43,166) | |||||
| 148 | East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN | $43,051 | $15,983 | $12,433 | 86.2% |
| East Tennessee State University ranks 148th on this list, with an average net price of $15,983 and a six-year completion rate of 53%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (33 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($43,051) | |||||
| 149 | Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN | $42,524 | $15,796 | $15,005 | 70.1% |
| Tennessee State University admits 70% of applicants and reports median earnings of $42,524 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies ($42,524) | |||||
| 150 | Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA | $42,447 | $11,864 | $7,676 | 86.4% |
| Louisiana Tech University posts a six-year completion rate of 64% and an average net price of $7,676 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (39 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (6 graduates) | |||||
| 151 | Jacksonville State University · Jacksonville, AL | $42,212 | $14,279 | $12,472 | 77.7% |
| Jacksonville State University ranks 303rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $42,212 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (22 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($42,212) | |||||
| 152 | Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI | $42,170 | $15,407 | $13,250 | 79.6% |
| Eastern Michigan University reports an average net price of $15,407 and a six-year completion rate of 46%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (12 graduates) | |||||
| 153 | University of Montevallo · Montevallo, AL | $42,038 | $17,683 | $14,471 | 53.9% |
| University of Montevallo admits 54% of applicants and shows median earnings of $42,038 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (14 graduates) | |||||
| 154 | Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH | $41,826 | $20,787 | $15,280 | 86.3% |
| Kent State University at Kent ranks 154th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 64% and an average net price of $15,280 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (89 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($41,826) | |||||
| 155 | Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN | $41,809 | $10,873 | $6,455 | 80.8% |
| Indiana State University reports median earnings of $41,809 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $10,873. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (34 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Apparel and Textiles ($45,035), Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($40,860) | |||||
| 156 | California State University-Fresno · Fresno, CA | $41,734 | $7,000 | $5,105 | 95.3% |
| California State University-Fresno ranks 26th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 95% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (62 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($41,734) | |||||
| 157 | Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,619 | $15,882 | $12,704 | 73.5% |
| Southeast Missouri State University reports median earnings of $41,619 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 58%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (55 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($41,619) | |||||
| 158 | Connecticut College · New London, CT | No published median | $36,175 | $13,341 | 37.0% |
| Connecticut College, a private nonprofit institution in New London, admits 37% of applicants and graduates 82% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (23 graduates) | |||||
| 159 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff · Pine Bluff, AR | $41,327 | $12,653 | $12,302 | 41.2% |
| With an average net price of $12,653, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ranks 542nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (10 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($41,327) | |||||
| 160 | Delta State University · Cleveland, MS | $41,285 | $13,540 | $12,223 | 100.0% |
| Delta State University admits 100% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 48%, alongside median earnings of $41,285 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (16 graduates) | |||||
| 161 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA | $41,274 | $13,530 | $11,157 | 87.0% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks 167th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $13,530. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (47 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($41,274) | |||||
| 162 | University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA | No published median | $15,901 | $10,863 | 92.7% |
| A six-year completion rate of 68% and an average net price of $10,863 for families earning under $30,000 coincide at University of Northern Iowa. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (36 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($41,053) | |||||
| 163 | South Carolina State University · Orangeburg, SC | $40,050 | $18,097 | $16,846 | 82.6% |
| South Carolina State University reports median earnings of $40,050 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 83%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (31 graduates), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($40,050) | |||||
| 164 | The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TN | $39,914 | $10,701 | $7,151 | 88.2% |
| An average net price of $10,701 coincides with a six-year completion rate of 53% at The University of Tennessee-Martin. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($39,914) | |||||
| 165 | Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN | $39,664 | $6,079 | $1,432 | 72.4% |
| Purdue University Northwest posts an average net price of $1,432 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 203rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($39,664) | |||||
| 166 | John Brown University · Siloam Springs, AR | $39,575 | $20,397 | $17,484 | 76.1% |
| John Brown University reports median earnings of $39,575 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 72%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (19 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($39,575) | |||||
| 167 | Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN | $39,565 | $14,246 | $9,815 | 76.1% |
| Tennessee Technological University admits 76% of applicants and reports an average net price of $14,246. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (53 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($39,565) | |||||
| 168 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University · Durant, OK | $39,544 | $8,039 | $5,193 | 76.4% |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranks 389th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $39,544 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (26 graduates) | |||||
| 169 | Mount Saint Mary's University · Los Angeles, CA | $39,318 | $21,413 | $23,849 | 73.1% |
| Mount Saint Mary's University reports median earnings of $39,318 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 53%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (11 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($39,318) | |||||
| 170 | Lesley University · Cambridge, MA | No published median | $31,152 | $24,799 | 96.9% |
| Lesley University, a private nonprofit university in Cambridge, admits 97% of applicants and carries an average net price of $31,152. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (13 graduates) | |||||
| 171 | Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA | $38,514 | $13,154 | $10,507 | 99.3% |
| With an average net price of $13,154, Southeastern Louisiana University ranks 171st on this list and graduates 45% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (60 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General ($38,514) | |||||
| 172 | Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA | $38,345 | $10,338 | $9,017 | 65.9% |
| Fort Valley State University posts a six-year completion rate of 41% and an average net price of $9,017 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (8 graduates) | |||||
| 173 | Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA | $38,279 | $29,357 | $30,667 | 99.0% |
| Liberty University ranks 79th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside median earnings of $38,279 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (27 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (27 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (7 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($38,332), Apparel and Textiles ($38,226) | |||||
| 174 | University of South Carolina-Upstate · Spartanburg, SC | $36,368 | $13,557 | $11,618 | 67.3% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate admits 67% of applicants and reports median earnings of $36,368 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (10 graduates) | |||||
| 175 | Hope International University · Fullerton, CA | $36,141 | $29,310 | $27,991 | 33.0% |
| Hope International University reports median earnings of $36,141 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing, and its admission rate is 33%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (15 graduates) | |||||
| 176 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM | No published median | $8,889 | $6,648 | 89.0% |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus carries an average net price of $8,889 and a six-year completion rate of 55%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (35 graduates), Apparel and Textiles (12 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($38,142) | |||||
| 177 | University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT | No published median | $16,200 | $13,123 | 86.0% |
| University of Utah ranks 102nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 65% of its students within six years. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other (106 graduates) | |||||
| 178 | University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS | $33,936 | $21,708 | $19,867 | 99.1% |
| An admission rate of 99% and median earnings of $33,936 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing are reported by University of Southern Mississippi. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (91 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($33,936) | |||||
| 179 | Tufts University · Medford, MA | $33,459 | $39,998 | $11,284 | 11.5% |
| Tufts University admits 11% of applicants and reports median earnings of $33,459 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (50 graduates) | |||||
| 180 | University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN | $32,653 | $29,155 | $28,131 | 85.4% |
| University of St Thomas posts a six-year completion rate of 76% and an average net price of $28,131 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (13 graduates) | |||||
| 181 | Harding University · Searcy, AR | $32,569 | $22,130 | $15,418 | 70.5% |
| Harding University reports median earnings of $32,569 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing, and an average net price of $15,418 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (9 graduates) | |||||
| 182 | Southern Wesleyan University · Central, SC | No published median | $15,464 | $14,084 | 99.5% |
| Southern Wesleyan University admits 100% of applicants and has a six-year completion rate of 52%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (16 graduates) | |||||
| 183 | Meredith College · Raleigh, NC | $29,995 | $22,488 | $17,207 | 74.2% |
| Meredith College ranks 183rd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 70% and an admission rate of 74%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (10 graduates) | |||||
| 184 | Brigham Young University · Provo, UT | No published median | $15,564 | $10,444 | 67.8% |
| Brigham Young University ranks 27th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and reports an average net price of $15,564. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (300 graduates), Housing and Human Environments (8 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($28,906) | |||||
| 185 | Curry College · Milton, MA | No published median | $29,207 | $23,806 | 87.7% |
| Curry College has an average net price of $23,806 for families earning under $30,000, and a six-year completion rate of 51%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (21 graduates) | |||||
| 186 | Wayne State College · Wayne, NE | $29,395 | $15,360 | $12,844 | Not reported |
| Wayne State College reports median earnings of $29,395 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $15,360. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (14 graduates), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other (10 graduates) | |||||
| 187 | New York University · New York, NY | $28,019 | $37,050 | $16,977 | 9.2% |
| New York University admits 9% of applicants and reports median earnings of $28,019 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (7 graduates) | |||||
| 188 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA | No published median | $13,606 | $11,693 | 92.5% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks 188th on this list, with an admission rate of 93% and a six-year completion rate of 43%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (55 graduates) | |||||
| 189 | Texas Southern University · Houston, TX | $26,896 | $16,590 | $16,437 | 96.9% |
| Texas Southern University reports a six-year completion rate of 22% and an average net price of $16,437 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (8 graduates) | |||||
| 190 | Mayville State University · Mayville, ND | $26,353 | $11,456 | $5,971 | Not reported |
| Mayville State University reports median earnings of $26,353 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing, and an average net price of $5,971 for families earning under $30,000. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (10 graduates) | |||||
| 191 | Howard University · Washington, DC | $24,035 | $50,539 | $46,051 | 41.3% |
| Howard University has an average net price of $50,539 and a six-year completion rate of 70%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (9 graduates) | |||||
| 192 | Bridgewater College · Bridgewater, VA | $23,649 | $17,800 | $13,283 | 91.7% |
| Bridgewater College reports median earnings of $23,649 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing, and an admission rate of 92%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (8 graduates) | |||||
| 193 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC | No published median | $11,655 | $2,004 | 15.3% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks 50th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 91%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (38 graduates) | |||||
| 194 | The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX | $23,579 | $12,723 | $11,930 | 94.9% |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin reports median earnings of $23,579 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 95%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (25 graduates) | |||||
| 195 | Grambling State University · Grambling, LA | No published median | $19,809 | $18,666 | 44.9% |
| With an average net price of $18,666 for families earning under $30,000, Grambling State University admits 45% of applicants. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (21 graduates) | |||||
| 196 | Olivet Nazarene University · Bourbonnais, IL | $21,798 | $20,729 | $17,232 | 55.9% |
| Olivet Nazarene University, a private nonprofit university in Bourbonnais, reports median earnings of $21,798 for its Family & Consumer Sciences graduates two years after completing. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (8 graduates) | |||||
| 197 | California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CA | $21,508 | $4,564 | $2,681 | 93.7% |
| California State University-San Bernardino posts an average net price of $4,564 and a six-year completion rate of 55%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (120 graduates) | |||||
| 198 | Oklahoma Baptist University · Shawnee, OK | $21,508 | $20,958 | $17,562 | 49.4% |
| Oklahoma Baptist University ranks 1367th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an admission rate of 49%. | |||||
Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (6 graduates) | |||||
How this list is ordered
Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Family & Consumer Sciences graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Family & Consumer Sciences earnings cohort in the United States appear. The figure covers federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled, measured four years after completing. For 14 of the 198 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 178 schools with a published figure. CUNY New York City College of Technology leads Cornell University by $4,098, and the spread from top to bottom is $61,316.
Job market context in the United States
The occupations linked to Family & Consumer Sciences in the United States include roles such as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria, and Social and Human Service Assistants. The median annual wage across those occupations is $50,247, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $41,082. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 2.6% higher, with 997,100 projected openings a year, or about 4,786 openings a year for every hundred graduates, meaning more projected openings than graduates. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. The ranking above uses the median earnings of graduates four years after completing, which is a different measure from the occupational wage figures shown here.
Related rankings
- Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges for Social Mobility