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Cheapest Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Colleges in California

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

California State University-Los Angeles offers Family and Consumer Sciences students the lowest net price in California at just $4,113 annually. The state's seven programs span a wide cost range, with private options reaching $32,121. California's massive food industry and consumer goods sector create strong demand for graduates who understand nutrition science, product development, and family resource management. San Francisco State graduates earn the highest median income at $36,488, reflecting the Bay Area's premium wages for consumer research and wellness professionals.
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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 In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,113 $6,813 52.6% 86.9%
2 $6,480 $6,980 54.8% 95.4%
3 $7,599 $7,095 56.2% 91.2%
4 $8,931 $7,008 69.9% 40.0%
5 $10,512 $7,602 55.8% 93.2%
6 $12,882 $7,424 50.1% 94.2%
7 $32,121 $36,930 63.7% 78.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive price difference between California's cheapest and most expensive programs?

The gap between Cal State LA's $4,113 net cost and Master's University's $32,121 reflects California's public versus private divide. All six Cal State campuses keep net prices under $13,000, while the single private option costs nearly eight times more than the cheapest public program.

How do graduation rates compare across California's most affordable programs?

Cal State Long Beach leads with a 69.9% graduation rate despite charging $8,931 net price. The most affordable option, Cal State LA, graduates 52.6% of students, while mid-priced Sacramento State achieves 55.8% completion.

Where do Family and Consumer Sciences graduates earn the most in California?

San Francisco State graduates command the highest median earnings at $36,488, significantly above Fresno State's $25,658. This $10,830 gap reflects the Bay Area's higher wages for nutrition consultants, consumer product specialists, and family counselors.

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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.