by our College Data Analytics Team
[Family, Consumer & Human Sciences](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the family, consumer & human sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is South Central College, our #1 best value for family, consumer & human sciences in Minnesota. South Central College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of North Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,146. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $13,139. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $46,447. That is a strong return on a $13,139 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Saint Marys University Of Minnesota one of the best values for family, consumer & human sciences. Set in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $27,081. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $69,785. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota admits about 93% of applicants.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,326. Students borrow a median of $17,650 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $32,055 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pine Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Pine City, Pine Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,738. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,454 in student loans. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $44,905. That is a strong return on a $22,454 median debt.
Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alexandria. In-state tuition and fees average $6,236. Students borrow a median of $14,054 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College generally make around $58,733. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #6 among the best values for family, consumer & human sciences. Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,161. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Minneapolis Community And Technical College earn a median of $43,164 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,500 median debt.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $36,292. Set against $19,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #8 spot for family, consumer & human sciences value this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $30,583 in student loans. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $42,810. Set against $30,583 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of $33,093 early in their careers. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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