Family And Consumer Sciences programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $73,904 to $20,830 across 166 programs nationwide. The median earnings of $40,029 reflect a field focused on human services and education, with significant variation demonstrating how program selection impacts long-term outcomes.
Leading the list is Cuny New York City College Of Technology, achieving the highest program earnings at $73,904. Cornell University follows with $61,634, while Indiana University-Bloomington rounds out the top three at $60,013. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that exceed typical expectations for the field.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #181 | University Of MontevalloPublic | Montevallo, AL | $30,615 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,806 | 53.9% | 49.4% |
| #182 | Hammond, IN | $30,327 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $4,256 | 70.6% | 44.0% | |
| #183 | Pittsburg, KS | $29,539 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $17,392 | 88.2% | 57.6% | |
| #184 | Curry CollegePrivate | Milton, MA | $29,532 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $23,553 | 92.0% | 48.3% |
| #185 | Albuquerque, NM | $29,425 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,908 | 95.5% | 52.5% | |
| #186 | Delta State UniversityPublic | Cleveland, MS | $28,918 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,183 | 99.7% | 46.9% |
| #187 | Pine Bluff, AR | $28,894 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,558 | 57.5% | 39.7% | |
| #188 | Fort Valley, GA | $28,794 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,128 | 62.8% | 45.2% | |
| #189 | Natchitoches, LA | $28,245 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,129 | 93.7% | 44.6% | |
| #190 | Carbondale, IL | $27,862 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,928 | 90.4% | 56.3% | |
| #191 | Baton Rouge, LA | $27,815 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $14,035 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| #192 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | Shepherdstown, WV | $27,439 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,488 | 95.7% | 49.5% |
| #193 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | Provo, UT | $26,939 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,531 | 69.2% | 82.2% |
| #194 | Edinburg, TX | $26,897 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $5,006 | 84.8% | 49.3% | |
| #195 | Whittier CollegePrivate | Whittier, CA | $26,689 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $22,678 | 85.4% | 63.4% |
| #196 | Bowling Green, KY | $26,585 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,075 | 97.0% | 53.7% | |
| #197 | Freed-Hardeman UniversityPrivate | Henderson, TN | $26,353 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $15,478 | 90.6% | 68.4% |
| #198 | Mississippi State, MS | $25,775 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,968 | 76.3% | 62.9% | |
| #199 | Los Angeles, CA | $25,194 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $17,327 | 68.7% | 53.4% | |
| #200 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | Bridgewater, VA | $24,700 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $14,410 | 90.8% | 49.4% |
