Best Schools for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates earn a median of $57,252 within four years of graduating, ranking #136 out of 283 tracked majors — 8% below the median across all fields. There are 20 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,909 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Texas Tech University graduates earn $78,435 while Middle Tennessee State University graduates earn $39,268 — a $39,167 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates see an average 5% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$57,252

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#136

of 283 Majors

1,909

Graduates

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies by State

Top Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Schools by Graduate Earnings

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$69,027

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

1yr: $47,195 (30)

Acceptance: 87.2%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$63,996

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $36,401 (24)

1yr: $42,988 (26)

Acceptance: 46.0%

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$62,341

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $41,565 (17)

1yr: $37,468 (23)

Acceptance: 89.1%

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$56,132

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ · Public

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA · Public

$46,514

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

1yr: $30,141 (27)

Acceptance: 89.1%

#18

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · Public

$42,524

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

Majors with Similar Earnings

Chemistry $37,376 Architecture and Related Services, Other $37,279 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication $37,095 Hospitality Administration/Management $37,029 Security Science and Technology $36,960 Legal Professions and Studies, Other $36,382

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies?

Texas Tech University ranks #1 for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies with median graduate earnings of $78,435 within four years of graduating. There are 20 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates earn?

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates earn an average of $57,252 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $39,268 to $78,435 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies program?

The average acceptance rate across Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs is 75.6%. The most selective program is at University of Georgia with a 37.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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