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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose general family consumer sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Iowa State University, our #1 for general family consumer sciences graduate salaries in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Iowa State University typically earn about $47,252 annually.
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school located in the city of Mankato. General Family Consumer Sciences graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of about $45,139 a year early in their careers.
Southeast Missouri State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general family consumer sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. After graduating, general family consumer sciences degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University typically earn about $40,640 annually.
Pittsburg State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general family consumer sciences schools. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general family consumer sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,284.
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.