[Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/family-consumer-economics/family-and-consumer-economics-and-related-services-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other family & consumer economics & related services education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for other family & consumer economics & related services students.
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The right other family & consumer economics & related services school can pay off for years to come. That is why we built our Best Value Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other family & consumer economics & related services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in other family & consumer economics & related services, no school beat Virginia State University this year. Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Petersburg. Students from in state pay about $10,043 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,650 for out-of-state students. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $40,620 early in their careers. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska At Kearney one of the best values for other family & consumer economics & related services. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. In-state tuition and fees average $8,564, while out-of-state students pay about $16,484. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other family & consumer economics & related services degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Kearney generally make around $38,009. Set against $19,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the best values for other family & consumer economics & related services. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Early-career other family & consumer economics & related services graduates make about $39,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other family & consumer economics & related services schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Typical student debt for other family & consumer economics & related services graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, other family & consumer economics & related services degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $35,242. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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