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2026 Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools

There are 34 colleges that offer a degree in Family & Consumer Economics. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:

Finding the Best Family & Consumer Economics School for You

Today’s Family & Consumer Economics students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in the United States to see which Family & Consumer Economics programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

Check out the Family & Consumer Economics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

The most popular school in the United States for Family & Consumer Economics students is Arizona State University Digital Immersion. Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ. This school awarded 252 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at Arizona State University Digital Immersion

University of Nebraska-Lincoln landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public school located in Lincoln, NE. This school awarded 154 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,149. Read More…

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. University of Georgia is a public school located in Athens, GA. This school awarded 102 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,074. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at University of Georgia

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. Located in Lubbock, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,893. Full Family & Consumer Economics at Texas Tech University Report

Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Tempe, AZ, this is a public institution. This school awarded 91 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,210. Read More…

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. The University of Alabama is a public school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. This school awarded 89 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,722. Read More…

Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public school located in Columbus, OH. This school awarded 62 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $49,087. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at Ohio State University-Main Campus

Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Murfreesboro, TN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 54 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,819. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at Middle Tennessee State University

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public school located in Minneapolis, MN. This school awarded 53 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,373. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Manhattan, KS, this is a public institution. This school awarded 49 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,890. Read More…

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public school located in Knoxville, TN. This school awarded 32 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,937. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public school located in Kearney, NE. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,093. Read More…

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. Located in San Marcos, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,210. Read More…

South Dakota State University comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. South Dakota State University is a public school located in Brookings, SD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,160. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at South Dakota State University

Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Ames, IA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,667. Full Family & Consumer Economics at Iowa State University Report

New Mexico State University-Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. Located in Las Cruces, NM, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,119. Full Family & Consumer Economics at New Mexico State University-Main Campus Report

#17

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Virginia State University is a public school located in Petersburg, VA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $31,713. Read More…

#18

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Tennessee State University is a public school located in Nashville, TN. This school awarded 11 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,092. Read More…

North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public school located in Fargo, ND. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,030. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

#20

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,685. Full Family & Consumer Economics at University of Utah Report

#21

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. Ashford University is a private for-profit school located in San Diego, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,447. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at Ashford University

California State University-Northridge landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. California State University-Northridge is a public school located in Northridge, CA. This school awarded 2 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,905. Read More…

#23

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,998. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at University of Arizona

#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Lexington, KY, this is a public institution. This school awarded 2 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,496. Full Family & Consumer Economics at University of Kentucky Report

Athens Technical College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Family & Consumer Economics majors. Located in Athens, GA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 1 degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,217. Read full report on Family & Consumer Economics at Athens Technical College

#26

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
#27

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
#30

Langston University

Langston, OK

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More Family & Consumer Economics Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Family & Consumer Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Family Resource Management Studies 789
Other Family & Consumer Economics 246
Consumer Economics 91
Consumer Services & Advocacy 40
Related Major Annual Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,227
Human Sciences Business Services 493

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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