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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Lincoln, NE | $46,033 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,899 | 77.1% | 65.8% | |
| #42 | West Lafayette, IN | $45,993 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $4,927 | 50.3% | 83.1% | |
| #43 | Durham, NH | $45,860 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $15,393 | 86.9% | 76.4% | |
| #44 | Towson UniversityPublic | Towson, MD | $45,826 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $6,677 | 82.8% | 67.6% |
| #45 | George Mason UniversityPublic | Fairfax, VA | $45,140 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,197 | 88.8% | 69.3% |
| #46 | University Of FloridaPublic | Gainesville, FL | $45,064 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $2,387 | 24.0% | 91.5% |
| #47 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | Ames, IA | $44,917 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,734 | 89.1% | 75.5% |
| #48 | Pullman, WA | $44,827 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,147 | 85.4% | 61.6% | |
| #49 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | Vestal, NY | $44,767 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,916 | 37.7% | 83.7% |
| #50 | Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate | Pasadena, CA | $44,499 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | — | 10.0% | — |
| #51 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | Corvallis, OR | $44,281 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,219 | 78.8% | 70.6% |
| #52 | San Diego, CA | $44,168 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $44,837 | 81.8% | 73.8% | |
| #53 | Suny OneontaPublic | Oneonta, NY | $44,060 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,716 | 70.2% | 70.2% |
| #54 | Petersburg, VA | $44,000 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,432 | 89.1% | 40.7% | |
| #55 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | Abilene, TX | $43,979 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,740 | 100.0% | 60.2% |
| #56 | East Lansing, MI | $43,785 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $8,119 | 83.9% | 82.2% | |
| #57 | Texas State UniversityPublic | San Marcos, TX | $43,760 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,144 | 89.5% | 56.2% |
| #58 | Athens, OH | $43,676 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,075 | 84.8% | 66.4% | |
| #59 | Kingston, RI | $43,565 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,930 | 77.1% | 71.0% | |
| #60 | University Of ArizonaPublic | Tucson, AZ | $43,457 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,043 | 85.7% | 65.9% |
