by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Family Consumer Sciences](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/general-family-consumer-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 9 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.
For graduate earnings in general family consumer sciences, no school beat California State University Northridge this year. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of about $68,293 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Iowa State University earned it the #2 place for general family consumer sciences. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $58,434 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general family consumer sciences will find them at The University Of Alabama, which ranked #3. 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 $61,399 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Illinois University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Eastern Illinois University is a public school located in the town of Charleston. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Eastern Illinois University make a median of around $61,034 per year.
Prairie View A And M University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general family consumer sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University typically earn about $59,427 annually.
Stephen F Austin State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of about $48,705 a year early in their careers.
University Of Central Arkansas came in at #7 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Conway. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas typically earn about $46,803 annually.
Illinois State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Illinois State University is a public school located in the suburb of Normal. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Illinois State University make a median of around $43,685 per year.
North Carolina Central University landed the #9 spot for general family consumer sciences salaries this year. North Carolina Central University is a public school located in the city of Durham. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from North Carolina Central University typically earn about $48,103 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general family consumer sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 9 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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