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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong family, consumer & human sciences education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in family, consumer & human sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
College Of The Ozarks tops our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools in Missouri. College Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Point Lookout. Students from in state pay about $22,360 in tuition and fees. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of College Of The Ozarks earn a median of $37,944 early in their careers. College Of The Ozarks admits about 12% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in family, consumer & human sciences will find it at Moberly Area Community College, which ranked #2. Moberly Area Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Moberly. In-state tuition and fees average $4,110, while out-of-state students pay about $8,640. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,507 in student loans. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $44,755. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in family, consumer & human sciences will find it at Saint Louis Community College, which ranked #3. Saint Louis Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $6,990. Students borrow a median of $11,424 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College generally make around $26,593. That is a strong return on a $11,424 median debt.
Ozarks Technical Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,040. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $21,000. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $27,003. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Poplar Bluff. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,830, while out-of-state students pay about $6,060. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,350 in student loans. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $37,259. That is a strong return on a $11,350 median debt.
University Of Central Missouri ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $36,267. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.
North Central Missouri College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value family, consumer & human sciences schools. Located in the town of Trenton, North Central Missouri College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,370, with out-of-state students paying around $8,820. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $16,685. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $26,867. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earned the #8 position for value in family, consumer & human sciences this year. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $23,246. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies earn a median of $32,588 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Southeast Missouri State University placed #9 among the best values for family, consumer & human sciences. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $31,250 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #10 spot for family, consumer & human sciences value this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,547 in student loans. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $33,231. That is a strong return on a $25,547 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #11 among the best values for family, consumer & human sciences. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical student debt for family, consumer & human sciences graduates is $25,782. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $40,225 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis earned the #12 position for value in family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,166. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete the family, consumer & human sciences program here. Early-career family, consumer & human sciences graduates make about $67,909. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
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