by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Family Consumer Sciences](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/general-family-consumer-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general family consumer sciences graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 36 schools to find where general family consumer sciences graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send general family consumer sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Western Illinois University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general family consumer sciences graduates in the United States. Western Illinois University is a public school located in the town of Macomb. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Western Illinois University make a median of around $52,097 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Illinois State University one of the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Illinois State University is a public school located in the suburb of Normal. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of about $52,374 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general family consumer sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $49,752 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas Southern University earned it the #4 place for general family consumer sciences. Texas Southern University is a public school located in the city of Houston. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Texas Southern University earn a median of about $47,357 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general family consumer sciences will find them at Iowa State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of about $47,252 a year early in their careers.
California State University Sacramento placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a public institution. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from California State University Sacramento make a median of around $58,232 per year.
San Francisco State University earned the #7 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,183.
Texas Tech University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of about $49,657 a year early in their careers.
California State University Northridge placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. California State University Northridge is a public school located in the city of Northridge. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from California State University Northridge make a median of around $52,308 per year.
The University Of Alabama earned the #10 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of about $48,766 a year early in their careers.
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Set in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of about $40,734 a year early in their careers.
California State University Long Beach placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. California State University Long Beach is a public school located in the city of Long Beach. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from California State University Long Beach typically earn about $47,210 annually.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,139.
Montana State University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Montana State University typically earn about $46,144 annually.
Morgan State University landed the #15 spot for general family consumer sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of about $46,585 a year early in their careers.
California State University Fresno earned the #16 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,299.
Stephen F Austin State University placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University typically earn about $41,393 annually.
Eastern Illinois University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Eastern Illinois University typically earn about $43,149 annually.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus typically earn about $39,308 annually.
University Of Kentucky came in at #20 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of about $42,992 a year early in their careers.
University Of Central Arkansas placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from University Of Central Arkansas make a median of around $43,076 per year.
University Of Montevallo placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from University Of Montevallo make a median of around $35,390 per year.
Bridgewater College earned the #23 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Bridgewater College earn a median of about $36,347 a year early in their careers.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #24 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,640.
Pittsburg State University landed the #25 spot for general family consumer sciences salaries this year. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of about $44,284 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general family consumer sciences ranking:
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general family consumer sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 36 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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