Best Colleges for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs prepare students for careers in education, social services, nutrition, and family counseling. With 53 schools offering this interdisciplinary major, graduates typically earn around $29,203 annually in entry-level positions, though earnings increase significantly with experience and advanced degrees.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize accreditation from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, hands-on learning opportunities through internships and practicum experiences, and faculty expertise in specialized areas like human development, nutrition science, or family therapy. Strong programs also offer diverse concentrations, allowing students to tailor their education toward specific career goals in areas such as extension services, community health, or educational leadership.

Schools Ranked

$32,867

Avg. Program Earnings

56.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, Pennsylvania	$42,682	52.4%	public
2	SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York	$40,017	70.2%	public
3	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$38,289	75.5%	public
4	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$37,671	66.9%	public
5	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$36,488	50.1%	public
6	California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, California	$35,318	55.8%	public
7	Illinois State University Normal, Illinois	$34,381	66.3%	public
8	Ball State University Muncie, Indiana	$34,217	63.3%	public
9	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$33,993	55.1%	public
10	Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, Minnesota	$33,192	54.1%	public
11	Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey	$32,620	64.3%	public
12	Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois	$31,914	44.8%	public
13	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$31,719	51.2%	public
14	California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, California	$31,529	69.9%	public
15	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$30,554	67.5%	public
16	The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama	$30,554	73.7%	public
17	Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana	$30,119	44.8%	public
18	University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland	$29,882	34.6%	public
19	Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma	$29,685	37.2%	public
20	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$29,685	71.0%	public
21	Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, Tennessee	$29,685	54.2%	public
22	University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, New Mexico	$29,685	52.5%	public
23	California State University-Northridge Northridge, California	$29,685	56.2%	public
24	Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$29,141	28.5%	public
25	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$28,960	51.7%	public