2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in the Southeast Region
[Family & Consumer Economics](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/family-consumer-economics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for family & consumer economics students.
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2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in family & consumer economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools
Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 best value for family & consumer economics in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $22,652 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $48,620 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,652 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
A rank of #2 makes Middle Tennessee State University one of the best values for family & consumer economics. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $31,988. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Virginia State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family & consumer economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,043 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,650. Family & Consumer Economics graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $40,620 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,500 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Tennessee State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value family & consumer economics schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,416 for out-of-state students. Family & Consumer Economics graduates carry a median of $30,099 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Tennessee State University generally make around $32,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
The University Of Tennessee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family & consumer economics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Family & Consumer Economics graduates carry a median of $17,844 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $43,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
The University Of Alabama ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value family & consumer economics schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $41,201 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
