2026 Best Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools

Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for other family & consumer economics & related services students pursuing a degree.

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• Degree-Level Rankings
• Best Overall Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools List

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Choosing a Great Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services School

The other family & consumer economics & related services program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

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Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Rankings by Degree Level

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Featured Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other family & consumer economics & related services education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services

1

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

53 Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Degrees Awarded

$39,081 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for other family & consumer economics & related services. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 53 other family & consumer economics & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other family & consumer economics & related services program make about $39,081 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. See the full other family & consumer economics & related services program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

2

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

154 Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Degrees Awarded

$35,242 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other family & consumer economics & related services, ranking #2. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 154 other family & consumer economics & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $35,242 early in their careers. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. See the full other family & consumer economics & related services program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

3

University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Degrees Awarded

$38,009 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other family & consumer economics & related services, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Kearney. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded about 24 other family & consumer economics & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other family & consumer economics & related services program make about $38,009 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. More information about a degree in other family & consumer economics & related services from University Of Nebraska At Kearney

4

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services Degrees Awarded

$40,620 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong other family & consumer economics & related services program will find one at Virginia State University, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Petersburg. About 39% of students finish within six years. Virginia State University awarded about 13 other family & consumer economics & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Other Family & Consumer Economics & Related Services graduates of Virginia State University earn a median of $40,620 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,500 to complete this degree. See the full other family & consumer economics & related services program report for Virginia State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.