2026 Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools
Looking for the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1197 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Hennepin Technical College this year in the United States. Set in Brooklyn Park, MN, Hennepin Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,940. Students borrow a median of $17,887 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $49,460 ten years out. Set against $17,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Hennepin Technical College
You'll get strong value at Metropolitan Community College Area, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $12,799. Median earnings reach $38,773 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
You'll get strong value at Southern Crescent Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school based in Griffin, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Graduates carry a median of $29,625 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,104. That is a strong return on a $29,625 median debt. More on Southern Crescent Technical College
A rank of #4 makes Minneapolis Community And Technical College one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,161. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $29,500. Minneapolis Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $40,086 a decade after entry. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Minneapolis Community And Technical College profile
You'll get strong value at Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Fayette, MO, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,500. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $23,246. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies alumni report median earnings of $48,991 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies admits about 88% of applicants. See the full Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies profile
Southeast Community College Area placed #6 among the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. Students from in state pay about $3,444 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $16,165. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,405. That is a strong return on a $16,165 median debt. Read the full report on Southeast Community College Area
Delgado Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Based in New Orleans, LA, Delgado Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,279. Students borrow a median of $37,750 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Delgado Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,305 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Delgado Community College report
Cabrillo College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Located in Aptos, CA, Cabrillo College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,270, while out-of-state students pay about $9,862. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $10,425. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,114 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cabrillo College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public school based in Rice Lake, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $12,457 in debt. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College alumni report median earnings of $43,406 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Southeast Technical Institute landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,650 in tuition and fees. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $18,442. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,709 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Southeast Technical Institute
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public school based in Saint Paul, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,326. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $17,650. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,399 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,650 median debt. See the full Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College profile
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Based in Portland, OR, Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,640. Students borrow a median of $39,697 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,204 ten years after entry. Set against $39,697 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program admits about 59% of applicants. Get the full Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program report
Pacific Oaks College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pasadena, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,520. Graduates carry a median of $27,715 in student loans. Pacific Oaks College alumni report median earnings of $52,485 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pacific Oaks College admits about 34% of applicants. Read the full report on Pacific Oaks College
Delta College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Located in University Center, MI, Delta College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, compared with $7,880 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,478 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Delta College profile
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public school based in Calmar, IA. Students from in state pay about $6,780 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,770. Students borrow a median of $14,348 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,306 ten years after entry. Set against $14,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Tulsa Community College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Tulsa, OK. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $15,287. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,746 ten years after entry. Set against $15,287 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Tulsa Community College
Massasoit Community College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Brockton, MA, Massasoit Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,376, with out-of-state students paying around $10,320. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $10,894. Median earnings reach $46,111 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $10,894 median debt. Get the full Massasoit Community College report
Prince Georges Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Largo, MD. Students from in state pay about $4,034 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,762. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $13,949. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,548. That is a strong return on a $13,949 median debt. Get the full Prince Georges Community College report
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,891, compared with $12,410 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $16,342. Median earnings reach $53,557 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,342 median debt. More on Northern Virginia Community College
Saint Louis Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. This public school is set in Bridgeton, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $6,990. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $11,424. Saint Louis Community College alumni report median earnings of $35,325 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Saint Louis Community College report
Johnson And Wales University Online offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,365. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Johnson And Wales University Online alumni report median earnings of $43,418 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Johnson And Wales University Online admits about 91% of applicants. Read the full report on Johnson And Wales University Online
Cowley County Community College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Cowley County Community College is a public school based in Arkansas City, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $4,800, while out-of-state students pay about $6,600. Graduates carry a median of $9,312 in student loans. Cowley County Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,723 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,312 median debt. Get the full Cowley County Community College report
Kellogg Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Battle Creek, MI. Students from in state pay about $4,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,282. Graduates carry a median of $20,432 in student loans. Kellogg Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,329 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,432 median debt. Read the full report on Kellogg Community College
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Students borrow a median of $25,808 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,808 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
North Shore Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,352, while out-of-state students pay about $10,920. Students borrow a median of $9,622 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,391 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,622 median debt. Read the full report on North Shore Community College
Concordia University Seward placed #26 among the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seward, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,640. Graduates carry a median of $26,726 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,415. That is a strong return on a $26,726 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Santa Ana College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Santa Ana, CA, Santa Ana College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $6,630 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,552 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Santa Ana College
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Set in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,080 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,170 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full Saint Marys University Of Minnesota report
Concordia University Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit school based in Ann Arbor, MI. Students from in state pay about $35,410 in tuition and fees. Concordia University Ann Arbor Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $27,584 in debt. Median earnings reach $56,075 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,584 median debt. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Ozarks Technical Community College is a public school based in Springfield, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $21,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,455 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Read more about Ozarks Technical Community College
American Public University System came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Based in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $26,340. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,409. That is a strong return on a $26,340 median debt. More on American Public University System
University Of The District Of Columbia came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. University Of The District Of Columbia is a public school based in Washington, DC. In-state tuition and fees average $5,662, while out-of-state students pay about $12,514. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $43,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,236 ten years after entry. Set against $43,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full University Of The District Of Columbia report
Palm Beach State College placed #34 among the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,050, compared with $10,910 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,984 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,923 ten years after entry. Set against $11,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Palm Beach State College
Fresno City College placed #35 among the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Fresno, CA, Fresno City College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,378 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,638. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $37,361 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Fresno City College
South Dakota State University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,417 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $55,070 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Baker College Of Flint landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Owosso, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Baker College Of Flint Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $33,250 in debt. Baker College Of Flint alumni report median earnings of $35,833 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baker College Of Flint has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read the full report on Baker College Of Flint
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Based in Stockton, CA, San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,180 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,772. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $6,382. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,212 ten years after entry. Set against $6,382 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on San Joaquin Delta College
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $24,876. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Arizona State University Skysong has an acceptance rate of 67%. More on Arizona State University Skysong
Delta State University placed #41 among the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Students borrow a median of $26,979 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $41,991 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Delta State University
Des Moines Area Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Set in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,790, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $11,500. Des Moines Area Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,018 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Des Moines Area Community College profile
California State University East Bay came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. California State University East Bay is a public school based in Hayward, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,583, with out-of-state students paying around $20,183. Graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. California State University East Bay alumni report median earnings of $71,401 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University East Bay has an acceptance rate of 97%. More on California State University East Bay
Greenville Technical College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Greenville, SC. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,495, compared with $10,775 for out-of-state students. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $15,125. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,473. That is a strong return on a $15,125 median debt. Get the full Greenville Technical College report
National Louis University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Chicago, IL, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,245. The median Family Consumer Human Sciences program debt is $28,096. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,799. That is a strong return on a $28,096 median debt. National Louis University admits about 95% of applicants. More on National Louis University
Grand Rapids Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. This public school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. Students borrow a median of $12,863 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Grand Rapids Community College report
Central Michigan University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Set in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,209 to complete their Family Consumer Human Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $55,874 ten years out. Set against $27,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%. See the full Central Michigan University profile
Ashford University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Ashford University is a private for-profit school based in San Diego, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. Ashford University Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $36,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,404. Set against $36,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Ashford University
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public school based in Kansas City, MO. Students from in state pay about $3,630 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,600. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $12,281 in debt. Median earnings reach $40,796 ten years out. Set against $12,281 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Kansas City
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Family Consumer Human Sciences schools. Located in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Central New Mexico Community College Family Consumer Human Sciences students take on a median of $9,258 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,869 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile
Nicholls State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Thibodaux, LA, Nicholls State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,149, with out-of-state students paying around $9,242. Typical Family Consumer Human Sciences student debt is $31,125. Median earnings reach $45,454 ten years out. Set against $31,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read the full report on Nicholls State University
Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Family Consumer Human Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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