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2027 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

22 Colleges in the United States
711 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$38,977 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for family, consumer & human sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in Pennsylvania

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family, consumer & human sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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Leading the list is West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for family, consumer & human sciences. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 34 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 14 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Elizabethtown College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Elizabethtown College generally make around $57,397. Students borrow a median of $26,599 to complete this degree. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Elizabethtown College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong family, consumer & human sciences program will find one at Temple University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 16 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $31,452. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Temple University

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Erie, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College is a mid-sized public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College awarded about 13 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College earn around $56,450 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College graduates carry a median of $25,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Eastern University graduates 60% of students within six years. Eastern University awarded about 43 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $50,474 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,584. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Eastern University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #6 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 89 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $33,375 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,057. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Allentown. Cedar Crest College graduates 60% of students within six years. Cedar Crest College awarded about 19 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Cedar Crest College earn around $62,345 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,759 to complete this degree. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Cedar Crest College

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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah College landed the #8 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Messiah College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 19 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Messiah College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Messiah College generally make around $32,943. Messiah College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Messiah College

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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Harcum College placed #9 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. There were roughly 38 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harcum College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Harcum College generally make around $30,963. Typical student debt for the program is $21,375. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Harcum College

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Northampton County Area Community College earned the #10 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Northampton County Area Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Bethlehem. Northampton County Area Community College awarded about 47 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Northampton County Area Community College generally make around $35,960. Typical student debt for the program is $18,900. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Northampton County Area Community College

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public institution. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 71 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $32,330. Students borrow a median of $26,838 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Luzerne County Community College earned the #12 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 23 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Luzerne County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $44,353 in their early career. Luzerne County Community College graduates carry a median of $14,614 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Luzerne County Community College

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Community College Of Allegheny County ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 66 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $28,078 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,651. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Community College Of Allegheny County

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Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Keystone College landed the #14 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Plume. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Keystone College awarded about 16 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $33,517 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,226 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Keystone College

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #15 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $33,375 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,057 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Reading Area Community College earned the #16 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the city of Reading, Reading Area Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Reading Area Community College awarded about 63 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Reading Area Community College earn a median of $49,248 early in their careers. Reading Area Community College graduates carry a median of $13,979 in student loans. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Reading Area Community College

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Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA

Lackawanna College earned the #17 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lackawanna College graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lackawanna College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $37,408 in their early career. Lackawanna College graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Lackawanna College

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Middletown. About 26% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg awarded about 16 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg earn a median of $34,030 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona placed #19 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is a mid-sized public institution. About 16% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona awarded about 13 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona generally make around $34,030. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois is a small public school located in the town of DuBois. About 22% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois awarded about 14 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois earn a median of $33,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,057 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Dubois

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Pennsylvania State University Brandywine placed #21 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This small public university is located in the suburb of Media. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. Pennsylvania State University Brandywine awarded about 15 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Pennsylvania State University Brandywine earn around $34,030 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University Brandywine graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Pennsylvania State University Brandywine

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State York earned the #22 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This small public university is located in the suburb of York. The six-year graduation rate is 15%. There were roughly 16 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Penn State York in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State York earn a median of $33,375 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,057. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Pennsylvania State University Penn State York

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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