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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the early-career earnings of their general family consumer sciences graduates.
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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.
Our analysis ranked The University Of Alabama the top school for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. 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 Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from University Of Kentucky make a median of around $42,992 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Central Arkansas one of the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. 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 $43,076 annually.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Montevallo one of the highest-paying schools for general family consumer sciences. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,390.
Strong graduate earnings at Bridgewater College earned it the #5 place for general family consumer sciences. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Bridgewater College make a median of around $36,347 per year.
Tennessee Technological University came in at #6 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University typically earn about $43,272 annually.
Southern University And A And M College came in at #7 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Southern University And A And M College is a public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Early-career general family consumer sciences graduates from Southern University And A And M College make a median of around $42,923 per year.
Southeastern Louisiana University earned the #8 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of about $39,129 a year early in their careers.
South Carolina State University came in at #9 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. South Carolina State University is a public school located in the town of Orangeburg. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of South Carolina State University earn a median of about $35,649 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Tennessee Martin ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. The University Of Tennessee Martin is a public school located in the town of Martin. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of The University Of Tennessee Martin earn a median of about $36,129 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff came in at #11 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff typically earn about $35,540 annually.
Jacksonville State University came in at #12 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Jacksonville State University typically earn about $34,059 annually.
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of about $34,765 a year early in their careers.
Delta State University came in at #14 for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public institution. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Delta State University earn a median of about $28,918 a year early in their careers.
Fort Valley State University earned the #15 position for general family consumer sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $28,794.
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 · 15 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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