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2026 Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
935 Family & Consumer Economics Degrees Awarded
$41,754 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family & Consumer Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for family & consumer economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Family & Consumer Economics in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in family & consumer economics, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Family & Consumer Economics

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Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 school for family & consumer economics. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 102 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $48,620 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,652. Get the full family & consumer economics details for University Of Georgia

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Students looking for a strong family & consumer economics program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $46,474 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the family & consumer economics program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the top schools for family & consumer economics. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 45 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $39,081 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. See the full family & consumer economics program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family & consumer economics, ranking #4. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $53,997 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family & consumer economics from Texas Tech University

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A rank of #5 makes Iowa State University one of the top schools for family & consumer economics. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Iowa State University awarded about 15 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family & consumer economics program make about $53,900 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,062 to complete this degree. Read more about the family & consumer economics program at Iowa State University

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #6 for family & consumer economics this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $43,014 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,844. More information about a degree in family & consumer economics from The University Of Tennessee

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The University Of Alabama ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. About 60 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $41,201 early in their careers. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. See the full family & consumer economics program report for The University Of Alabama

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #8 position for family & consumer economics this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 154 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics 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. Read more about the family & consumer economics program at University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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South Dakota State University earned the #9 position for family & consumer economics this year. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $44,891 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,789 to complete this degree. See the full family & consumer economics program report for South Dakota State University

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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #10 for family & consumer economics this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 22 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $45,666 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,822 to complete this degree. Get the full family & consumer economics details for Texas State University San Marcos

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Arizona State University earned the #11 position for family & consumer economics this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 90 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $36,280. Students borrow a median of $24,752 to complete this degree. Read more about the family & consumer economics program at Arizona State University

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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #12 spot for family & consumer economics this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. About 192 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Students who receive their family & consumer economics degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $36,280 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,752 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family & consumer economics from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney placed #13 among the best family & consumer economics schools. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $38,009 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. Get the full family & consumer economics details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Middle Tennessee State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best family & consumer economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Murfreesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 54 family & consumer economics students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $31,988. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family & consumer economics from Middle Tennessee State University

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Virginia State University placed #15 among the best family & consumer economics schools. Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Petersburg. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Virginia State University awarded about 13 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from Virginia State University generally make around $40,620. Virginia State University graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. See the full family & consumer economics program report for Virginia State University

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Tennessee State University placed #16 among the best family & consumer economics schools. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville. Tennessee State University graduates 35% of students within six years. Tennessee State University awarded about 11 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Tennessee State University earn a median of $32,793 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,099. Read more about the family & consumer economics program at Tennessee State University

Other Family & Consumer Economics Degree Levels

Explore the best family & consumer economics schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Family & Consumer Economics
Associate's Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics
Master's Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics
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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 · 34 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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