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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Washington, DC | $50,715 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,786 | — | 26.3% | |
| #22 | Storrs, CT | $50,448 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,936 | 53.9% | 83.8% | |
| #23 | Florida State UniversityPublic | Tallahassee, FL | $50,373 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $5,777 | 25.4% | 83.0% |
| #24 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | Athens, GA | $50,007 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,897 | 37.2% | 87.2% |
| #25 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | Waco, TX | $49,936 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $30,674 | 51.0% | 80.2% |
| #26 | La Jolla, CA | $49,899 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,487 | 24.5% | 87.6% | |
| #27 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | Rohnert Park, CA | $49,815 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,406 | 94.7% | 60.5% |
| #28 | Stillwater, OK | $49,765 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,690 | 70.9% | 65.9% | |
| #29 | Savannah, GA | $48,845 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $41,693 | 83.7% | 70.5% | |
| #30 | Sacramento, CA | $48,638 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,306 | 93.6% | 55.8% | |
| #31 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | North Andover, MA | $48,385 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $27,376 | 73.6% | 72.1% |
| #32 | Columbus, OH | $48,323 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% | |
| #33 | Framingham, MA | $47,670 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,802 | 84.9% | 49.5% | |
| #34 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | Owings Mills, MD | $47,639 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $18,681 | 83.2% | 66.4% |
| #35 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $47,472 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #36 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | Lisle, IL | $47,277 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $19,282 | 77.2% | 50.9% |
| #37 | University Of HoustonPublic | Houston, TX | $47,193 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,327 | 69.5% | 64.9% |
| #38 | University Of ArkansasPublic | Fayetteville, AR | $47,165 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,017 | 71.7% | 70.0% |
| #39 | Minneapolis, MN | $46,214 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,262 | 77.0% | 84.8% | |
| #40 | Madison, WI | $46,181 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% |
