Family & Consumer Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for family & consumer economics students.
Choosing a Great Family & Consumer Economics School
The school you choose for family & consumer economics can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Family & Consumer Economics rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Family & Consumer Economics Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Kansas State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best family & consumer economics schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 119 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $48,620 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,652 to complete this degree.
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Texas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family & consumer economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 90 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from Texas Tech University earn around $64,842 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,750.
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A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for family & consumer economics. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $46,474. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong family & consumer economics program will find one at The University Of Tennessee, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 35 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $43,014 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,844.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #6 position for family & consumer economics this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 45 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $39,081 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750.
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Iowa State University came in at #7 for family & consumer economics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 14 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from Iowa State University earn around $54,204 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,062 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Alabama ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. About 101 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $41,201. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #9 for family & consumer economics this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 147 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $35,242 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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California State University Northridge placed #10 among the best family & consumer economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Northridge. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 14 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $48,437 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,202.
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South Dakota State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from South Dakota State University earn around $44,891 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,789 to complete this degree.
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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. About 21 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $45,666. Students borrow a median of $19,822 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University landed the #13 spot for family & consumer economics this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 71 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $42,008 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,752.
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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #14 spot for family & consumer economics this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. About 214 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $42,008. Typical student debt for the program is $24,752.
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University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #15 for family & consumer economics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Kearney. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 21 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $38,009 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree.
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Middle Tennessee State University placed #16 among the best family & consumer economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Murfreesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 28 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from Middle Tennessee State University earn around $31,988 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #17 for family & consumer economics this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn around $54,079 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026.
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Virginia State University earned the #18 position for family & consumer economics this year. Located in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Virginia State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $40,620 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete this degree.
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Tennessee State University earned the #19 position for family & consumer economics this year. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Tennessee State University awarded about 14 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Tennessee State University generally make around $32,793. Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $30,099 in student loans.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 19 schools evaluated.
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).
