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Best Value Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Colleges in California

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

California State University-Los Angeles offers the state's lowest net price for Family and Consumer Sciences at just $4,113, while graduates from San Francisco State earn the highest median salary at $36,488. This $11,830 earnings gap reflects California's varying job markets, where consumer advocacy roles in tech-heavy regions and nutrition positions in the state's $50 billion agriculture industry create different salary expectations. Six of the seven programs maintain acceptance rates above 78%, making entry relatively accessible despite California's competitive higher education market.
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Programs
$4,113 – $32,121
Net Price Range
$31,736
Avg. Program Earnings
57.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $6,480 $25,658 $6,980 54.8% 95.4%
2 $7,599 $29,685 $7,095 56.2% 91.2%
3 $8,931 $31,529 $7,008 69.9% 40.0%
4 $10,512 $35,318 $7,602 55.8% 93.2%
5 $12,882 $36,488 $7,424 50.1% 94.2%
6 $4,113 $6,813 52.6% 86.9%
7 $32,121 $36,930 63.7% 78.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $28,008 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

The Master's University charges $32,121 as a private institution, while Cal State LA costs just $4,113 due to state funding and Cal Grant eligibility. Public universities benefit from California's substantial higher education subsidies, keeping costs low for qualifying residents.

How do graduation rates compare across these Family and Consumer Sciences programs?

Cal State Long Beach leads with a 69.90% graduation rate despite charging $8,931 net price. The Master's University follows at 63.70%, while most other programs hover between 50-56%, suggesting that higher costs don't automatically translate to better completion rates.

Where do Family and Consumer Sciences graduates typically find employment in California?

Graduates often work in California's agriculture sector, worth $50 billion annually, plus consumer protection roles in tech companies and nutrition programs in healthcare systems. The state's varied economy creates opportunities in corporate wellness, food safety, and family services across multiple industries.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.