Cheapest Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Colleges in Ohio

Gods Bible School and College stands out dramatically in Ohio's Family and Consumer Sciences market, charging just $3,138 net while achieving a 50% graduation rate that outpaces several public competitors. The state's nine programs span from under $4,000 to nearly $28,000 annually, reflecting sharp divides between regional campuses and flagship universities. With Ohio's healthcare sector employing over 670,000 workers, family science graduates find opportunities at Cleveland Clinic and similar major medical centers that value expertise in human development and consumer health education.

Programs

$3,138 – $27,662

Net Price Range

38.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, Ohio	$3,138	$7,696	50.0%	63.8%
2	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
3	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
4	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
5	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
6	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
7	Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, Ohio	$20,413	$13,746	66.4%	86.5%
8	Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, Ohio	$21,812	$35,524	63.6%	85.3%
9	Miami University-Oxford Oxford, Ohio	$27,662	$17,809	81.8%	87.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost differences between Ohio's cheapest family science programs?

Gods Bible School charges $3,138 net compared to Miami University-Oxford's $27,662, an eight-fold difference driven by institutional type and mission. The five cheapest options are all Ohio University regional campuses priced under $6,500, while the three most expensive include two private institutions exceeding $20,000 annually.

How do graduation rates vary across Ohio's most affordable family science programs?

Regional campuses show concerning completion patterns, with Ohio University-Lancaster graduating just 13.7% of students and Chillicothe managing 12.1%. Gods Bible School's 50% rate significantly exceeds these public options despite its lowest net price of $3,138.

Where do Ohio family science graduates typically find employment opportunities?

Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center hire family science graduates for patient education and community health roles. The state's $15 billion food processing industry also creates demand for consumer science expertise, particularly around companies like Kroger and Procter & Gamble's Cincinnati operations.

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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.