2024 Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools

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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

It's difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Those general family & consumer sciences students who get their degree from Iowa State University earn $8,002 more than the standard consumer science student.

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California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University - Long Beach is a good option for students pursuing a degree in general family & consumer sciences. CSULB is a very large public university located in the city of Long Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were about 403 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, consumer science degree recipients typically earn an average of $29,311 in the first five years of their career.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 166 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. General Family & Consumer Sciences degree recipients from The University of Alabama receive an earnings boost of around $9,199 above the typical earnings of general family & consumer sciences graduates.

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 19 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general family & consumer sciences major at Central Washington University earn $19,340 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

K -State is a large public university located in the small city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general family & consumer sciences program at Kansas State University make $6,452 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA

Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 49th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 191 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general family & consumer sciences program at California State University - Northridge earn $7,951 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were about 7 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the town of Bozeman. This university ranks 1st out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were roughly 159 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the consumer science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $28,081.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Stillwater, OK

OSU is a very large public university located in the town of Stillwater. This university ranks 2nd out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 5 general family & consumer sciences students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.