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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Bend, OR | $40,876 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,791 | 68.4% | 51.2% | |
| #82 | Fargo, ND | $40,791 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,647 | 95.8% | 63.7% | |
| #83 | Springfield, MO | $40,716 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,238 | 91.0% | 57.3% | |
| #84 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | Denton, TX | $40,692 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $8,378 | 95.0% | 44.2% |
| #85 | Montana State UniversityPublic | Bozeman, MT | $40,689 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $16,713 | 86.8% | 57.4% |
| #86 | Huntsville, TX | $40,618 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,736 | 85.4% | 55.1% | |
| #87 | Cedar Falls, IA | $40,595 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,170 | 94.4% | 68.9% | |
| #88 | University Of MainePublic | Orono, ME | $40,508 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $13,800 | 95.7% | 56.4% |
| #89 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | Queens, NY | $40,362 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $1,816 | 68.5% | 60.2% |
| #90 | Dekalb, IL | $40,078 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,047 | 70.5% | 49.6% | |
| #91 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | Detroit, MI | $39,944 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,337 | 82.0% | 56.5% |
| #92 | Mount Pleasant, MI | $39,851 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $12,672 | 91.0% | 61.8% | |
| #93 | Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,641 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,453 | 78.5% | 55.7% | |
| #94 | Denton, TX | $39,608 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $10,816 | 72.5% | 59.6% | |
| #95 | Charleston, IL | $39,560 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $11,412 | 67.8% | 45.2% | |
| #96 | Harding UniversityPrivate | Searcy, AR | $39,527 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $16,473 | 100.0% | 70.9% |
| #97 | University Of WyomingPublic | Laramie, WY | $39,467 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $7,602 | 97.4% | 59.9% |
| #98 | Bowling Green, OH | $39,427 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $15,611 | 80.6% | 62.8% | |
| #99 | Lamar UniversityPublic | Beaumont, TX | $39,366 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $9,565 | 85.7% | 37.2% |
| #100 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | York, PA | $39,158 Median Family & Consumer Sciences Earnings | $14,792 | 94.2% | 59.7% |
