2026 Best Family Consumer Economics Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Family Consumer Economics master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 34 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Family Consumer Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Texas Tech University, our #1 Family Consumer Economics school in the United States. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Economics program debt is $27,750. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Out of the 34 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, The University Of Alabama landed the #2 spot. Located in Tuscaloosa, AL, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The median Family Consumer Economics program debt is $23,750. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama
A rank of #3 makes South Dakota State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,789 in student loans. More on South Dakota State University
Out of the 34 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Arizona landed the #4 spot. University Of Arizona is a public school based in Tucson, AZ. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Family Consumer Economics student debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
A rank of #5 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Arizona State University Skysong placed #6 among Family Consumer Economics schools in the United States. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Arizona State University Skysong Family Consumer Economics students take on a median of $24,752 in debt. See the full Arizona State University Skysong profile
Arizona State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical Family Consumer Economics student debt is $24,752. Read the full report on Arizona State University
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #8 among Family Consumer Economics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Las Cruces, NM. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. The median Family Consumer Economics program debt is $19,026. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus
Iowa State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read more about Iowa State University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Utah ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. More on University Of Utah
University Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Auburn University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Auburn University
University Of Georgia landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Georgia
Delaware State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Delaware State University report
Virginia State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Virginia State University
University Of Kentucky ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
North Carolina A And T State University did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos
Suny College At Buffalo ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read more about Suny College At Buffalo
Tennessee State University placed #22 among Family Consumer Economics schools in the United States. Read more about Tennessee State University
Charleston Southern University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Charleston Southern University report
The University Of Tennessee placed #24 among Family Consumer Economics schools in the United States. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
Southern Crescent Technical College placed #25 among Family Consumer Economics schools in the United States. More on Southern Crescent Technical College
Rest of the Top 15% Best Family Consumer Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Richland Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read more about Richland Community College
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Ashford University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ashford University profile
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read more about Middle Tennessee State University
California State University Northridge ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Economics schools. Read more about California State University Northridge
Athens Technical College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
Kansas State University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Kansas State University profile
Carson Newman College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Carson Newman College
Langston University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Langston University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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