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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Portland, OR | $43,264 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,558 | 90.9% | 53.1% | |
| #62 | Fort Collins, CO | $43,165 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,333 | 89.6% | 66.9% | |
| #63 | Tempe, AZ | $43,120 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $8,909 | 90.2% | 67.8% | |
| #64 | Mankato, MN | $42,921 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,920 | 91.3% | 54.1% | |
| #65 | University Of KentuckyPublic | Lexington, KY | $42,792 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,267 | 92.4% | 69.9% |
| #66 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | Bowie, MD | $42,778 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $16,935 | 83.5% | 38.1% |
| #67 | Auburn UniversityPublic | Auburn, AL | $42,609 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $16,332 | 50.5% | 79.2% |
| #68 | Plattsburgh, NY | $42,440 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,585 | 75.2% | 58.8% | |
| #69 | Reno, NV | $42,343 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,126 | 85.3% | 62.5% | |
| #70 | Long Beach, CA | $42,196 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $5,477 | 47.1% | 69.9% | |
| #71 | Pomona, CA | $42,110 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,599 | 73.7% | 66.7% | |
| #72 | University Of La VernePrivate | La Verne, CA | $42,101 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $26,754 | 48.5% | 65.5% |
| #73 | Providence, RI | $41,937 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $33,653 | 13.8% | 88.5% | |
| #74 | Northridge, CA | $41,718 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $5,153 | 93.2% | 56.2% | |
| #75 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | New London, CT | $41,609 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,666 | 38.3% | 83.8% |
| #76 | Davis, CA | $41,565 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $8,594 | 41.6% | 85.1% | |
| #77 | Southern Nazarene UniversityPrivate | Bethany, OK | $41,533 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $15,195 | — | 48.8% |
| #78 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $41,344 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $18,592 | 75.8% | 73.7% | |
| #79 | Brookings, SD | $40,963 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,517 | 98.7% | 59.6% | |
| #80 | Odessa, TX | $40,903 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,684 | 84.5% | 43.0% |
