2026 Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools
Looking for the best Family Consumer Human Sciences programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1197 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 arm you with the information you need, 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 Human Sciences Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Cornell University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences programs schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $15,500. See the full Cornell University profile
Out of the 1197 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Pacific Oaks College landed the #2 spot. Located in Pasadena, CA, Pacific Oaks College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,520 in tuition and fees. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $27,715. Read more about Pacific Oaks College
The strong Family Consumer Human Sciences programs at University Of Delaware earned it the #3 place in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Students borrow a median of $23,953 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Delaware report
A rank of #4 makes Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Portland, OR, Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,640. Students borrow a median of $39,697 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. More on Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program
The strong Family Consumer Human Sciences programs at Indiana University Bloomington earned it the #5 place in the United States. Indiana University Bloomington is a public school based in Bloomington, IN. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. See the full Indiana University Bloomington profile
Case Western Reserve University placed #6 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Cleveland, OH, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,608. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $25,106. Read the full report on Case Western Reserve University
Hennepin Technical College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,940. Hennepin Technical College Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $17,887 in debt. More on Hennepin Technical College
Tufts University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $16,170. Get the full Tufts University report
California State University East Bay ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Located in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,583, while out-of-state students pay about $20,183. California State University East Bay Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $18,000 in debt. Read the full report on California State University East Bay
Hope International University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Based in Fullerton, CA, Hope International University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,125. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $28,405. Read the full report on Hope International University
Montclair State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $25,333. Get the full Montclair State University report
American University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Get the full American University report
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $25,808. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Erikson Institute placed #14 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Chicago, IL, Erikson Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Get the full Erikson Institute report
Clemson University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $23,783. See the full Clemson University profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,599 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #17 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Graduates carry a median of $19,600 in student loans. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Texas Tech University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Students borrow a median of $23,797 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Johnson And Wales University Online came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Johnson And Wales University Online is a private not-for-profit school based in Providence, RI. In-state tuition and fees average $13,365. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $27,000. See the full Johnson And Wales University Online profile
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Austin Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $22,097 in debt. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
Howard University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Located in Washington, DC, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $35,810 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. More on Howard University
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $23,951. See the full Iowa State University profile
Cabrillo College placed #23 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,270, compared with $9,862 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Read more about Cabrillo College
New York University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Get the full New York University report
Michigan State University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Georgia ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,064 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. See the full University Of Georgia profile
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $19,533 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
Loma Linda University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Loma Linda, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $29,960. Graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. Read the full report on Loma Linda University
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $22,339. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
Seattle Pacific University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,407. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $25,188. Read more about Seattle Pacific University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $23,402. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Washington State University placed #33 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Graduates carry a median of $22,983 in student loans. Read more about Washington State University
Illinois State University landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Normal, IL. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $22,965. Get the full Illinois State University report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $22,010. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #37 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school based in Mankato, MN. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
Western Michigan University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Western Michigan University is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. Western Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $15,987 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Graduates carry a median of $29,539 in student loans. See the full Western Michigan University profile
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies did well this year, earning the #39 position. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit school based in Fayette, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $7,500. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $23,246 in debt. Read the full report on Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies
Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit institution. Concordia University Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $35,410. Graduates carry a median of $27,584 in student loans. Read more about Concordia University Ann Arbor
Northern Virginia Community College placed #41 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $16,342. See the full Northern Virginia Community College profile
University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #42 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stout graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,701, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $26,828 in student loans. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Stout report
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #43 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school based in Charlottesville, VA. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $19,500. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
Warner Pacific College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. Warner Pacific College posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $22,220. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $39,697. Get the full Warner Pacific College report
University Of Utah ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. University Of Utah Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $15,560 in debt. See the full University Of Utah profile
Kansas State University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Students borrow a median of $24,489 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. More on Kansas State University
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $23,508 in student loans. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. University Of Florida Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $17,296 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Stevenson University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Owings Mills, MD. Stevenson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,560. Stevenson University Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Stevenson University report
Harcum College did well this year, earning the #50 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bryn Mawr, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,000. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $21,375. Get the full Harcum College report
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #51 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $22,599. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Southern Crescent Technical College placed #52 among Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Griffin, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Graduates carry a median of $29,625 in student loans. Read more about Southern Crescent Technical College
Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Family Consumer Human Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 1197 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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