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2026 Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Virginia

7 Colleges in the United States
1,653 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Degrees Awarded
$33,440 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their family, consumer & human sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 32 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 Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall family, consumer & human sciences education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year for family, consumer & human sciences. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 43 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $34,533 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 472 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $32,870. Typical student debt for the program is $22,010. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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George Mason University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 16 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $45,140. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $24,300 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for George Mason University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family, consumer & human sciences, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. James Madison University awarded about 20 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $24,860 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from James Madison University

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Students looking for a strong family, consumer & human sciences program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. About 200 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $25,890 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,342 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Northern Virginia Community College

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College landed the #6 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public institution. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College awarded about 137 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earn around $36,965 in the first couple years of their career. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College came in at #7 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bridgewater. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Bridgewater College awarded about 13 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Bridgewater College earn a median of $34,466 early in their careers. Bridgewater College graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Bridgewater College

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Tidewater Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. About 177 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Tidewater Community College earn around $22,564 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,638. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Tidewater Community College

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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College placed #9 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 45 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Germanna Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Germanna Community College generally make around $41,880. Germanna Community College graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Germanna Community College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #10 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 81 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $31,215. Students borrow a median of $23,078 to complete this degree. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Liberty University

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Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave landed the #11 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Weyers Cave, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a moderately-sized public institution. About 26 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave in the most recent year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $40,020 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,768. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave

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Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Middletown. Lord Fairfax Community College awarded about 25 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Lord Fairfax Community College generally make around $37,531. Typical student debt for the program is $10,698. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Lord Fairfax Community College

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Southwest Virginia Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff. Southwest Virginia Community College awarded about 46 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of Southwest Virginia Community College earn a median of $19,582 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Southwest Virginia Community College

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Virginia Western Community College placed #14 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Roanoke. There were roughly 20 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Western Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $21,057 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,715. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Virginia Western Community College

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Central Virginia Community College placed #15 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lynchburg. Central Virginia Community College awarded about 24 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Central Virginia Community College earn around $32,309 in the first couple years of their career. Central Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $10,384 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Central Virginia Community College

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John Tyler Community College landed the #16 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Chester. About 58 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at John Tyler Community College in the most recent year. Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $36,623 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,262. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for John Tyler Community College

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Southern Virginia University earned the #17 position for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the town of Buena Vista, Southern Virginia University is a small private not-for-profit university. Southern Virginia University graduates 34% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Southern Virginia University earn around $22,024 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the family, consumer & human sciences program at Southern Virginia University

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Danville Community College came in at #18 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the town of Danville, Danville Community College is a mid-sized public university. Danville Community College awarded about 99 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $44,922 in their early career. Danville Community College graduates carry a median of $9,494 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Danville Community College

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Paul D Camp Community College came in at #19 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. This small public university is located in the town of Franklin. About 24 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Paul D Camp Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Paul D Camp Community College earn around $40,070 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,074. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Paul D Camp Community College

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New River Community College came in at #20 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the town of Dublin, New River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. New River Community College awarded about 12 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $46,892 in their early career. New River Community College graduates carry a median of $13,132 in student loans. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for New River Community College

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Eastern Shore Community College placed #21 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Eastern Shore Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Melfa. About 20 family, consumer & human sciences degrees were awarded at Eastern Shore Community College in the most recent year. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Eastern Shore Community College

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Patrick Henry Community College landed the #22 spot for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry Community College is a mid-sized public university. Patrick Henry Community College awarded about 17 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $16,790 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,235 to complete this degree. See the full family, consumer & human sciences program report for Patrick Henry Community College

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Virginia State University came in at #23 for family, consumer & human sciences this year. Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Petersburg. About 39% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family, consumer & human sciences degree recipients from Virginia State University generally make around $40,620. Virginia State University graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Get the full family, consumer & human sciences details for Virginia State University

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Thomas Nelson Community College placed #24 among the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Hampton, Thomas Nelson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Thomas Nelson Community College awarded about 30 family, consumer & human sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family, consumer & human sciences degree from Thomas Nelson Community College earn around $36,758 in the first couple years of their career. Thomas Nelson Community College graduates carry a median of $14,402 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College

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Mountain Empire Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best family, consumer & human sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Big Stone Gap. There were roughly 19 family, consumer & human sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mountain Empire Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family, consumer & human sciences program make about $36,988 in their early career. Mountain Empire Community College graduates carry a median of $9,036 in student loans. More information about a degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Mountain Empire Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

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