2026 Family & Consumer Sciences Rankings

Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences

Data-driven rankings of 823 colleges excelling in Family & Consumer Sciences programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Family & Consumer Sciences.
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Top Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences

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#1

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.6 / 100
92.6
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
92%
96%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
85%
89%

Texas Tech University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,773 students with in-state tuition of $8,935.

Field productivity stands at 2% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Tuscaloosa, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
86%
90%

The University of Alabama is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,100.

Field productivity stands at 2% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

North Andover, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.3 / 100
90.3
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
84%
87%

Merrimack College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,688 students with in-state tuition of $47,636.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
70%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
95%
98%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
87%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
84%
87%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

Field productivity stands at 2% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
85%
89%

California State University-Long Beach is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.4 / 100
87.4
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
69%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
89%
94%

Brigham Young University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
93%
96%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
85%
89%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.7 / 100
86.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
81%
83%

Meredith College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,576 students with in-state tuition of $43,816.

Field productivity stands at 4% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
87%
92%

Kansas State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 1% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Fargo, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.2 / 100
85.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
77%
73%

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,952 students with in-state tuition of $9,309.

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
67%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
96%
98%

Florida State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
61%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
93%
96%

Auburn University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Kingston, RI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.7 / 100
84.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
84%
87%

University of Rhode Island is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,351 students with in-state tuition of $14,116.

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Pullman, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.2 / 100
84.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
71%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
80%
81%

Washington State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,490 students with in-state tuition of $10,976.

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.7 / 100
83.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
68%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
84%
87%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
89%
94%

Fashion Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,108 students with in-state tuition of $7,170.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
53%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
95%
98%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Field productivity stands at 1% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Rexburg, ID

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
91%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
70%
50%

Brigham Young University-Idaho is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 42,996 students with in-state tuition of $4,656.

Field productivity stands at 2% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.6 / 100
82.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
59%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
88%
92%

Iowa State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,177 students with in-state tuition of $8,982.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Hollywood, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.5 / 100
82.5
Field Productivity
6.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
76%
71%

Sheridan Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,469 students.

Field productivity stands at 6% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Denton, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
84%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
74%
65%

Texas Woman's University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,664 students with in-state tuition of $5,712.

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Framingham, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
72%
58%

Framingham State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,028 students with in-state tuition of $970.

Field productivity stands at 3% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
94%
97%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 1% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Brookings, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
83%
86%

South Dakota State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,498 students with in-state tuition of $7,773.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
61%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
86%
90%

University of Houston is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Greensboro, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
76%
71%

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 17,743 students with in-state tuition of $4,422.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
44%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
98%
99%

Cornell University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

Field productivity stands at 0% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Griffin, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
96%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
68%
43%

Southern Crescent Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,804 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
86%
90%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,494 students with in-state tuition of $42,600.

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
87%
92%

Oregon State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Oneonta, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
78%
77%

SUNY Oneonta scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,514 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.4 / 100
78.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
40%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
96%
98%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 0% (40th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
45%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
91%
95%

University of Missouri-Columbia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 31,013 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 0% (45th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Oceanside, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
86%
90%

MiraCosta College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,707 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.3 / 100
77.3
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
100%
99%

Charter Oak State College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,766 students with in-state tuition of $7,896.

Field productivity stands at 2% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

San Bernardino, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
72%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
78%
77%

California State University-San Bernardino scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 18,925 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
63%
Program Depth
6 programs
96%
Retention
79%
79%

Missouri State University-Springfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,418 students with in-state tuition of $7,812.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Walnut, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
78%
77%

Mt San Antonio College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,742 students with in-state tuition of $1,288.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

San Marcos, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
51%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
78%
77%

Texas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,722 students with in-state tuition of $8,606.

Field productivity stands at 1% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
48%
Program Depth
5 programs
93%
Retention
82%
84%

East Carolina University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,785 students with in-state tuition of $4,452.

Field productivity stands at 1% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
76%
71%

Johnson & Wales University-Providence scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,372 students with in-state tuition of $39,792.

Field productivity stands at 2% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Montclair, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
69%
Program Depth
2 programs
51%
Retention
80%
81%

Montclair State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,570 students with in-state tuition of $13,710.

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Visalia, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
70%
50%

College of the Sequoias scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,586 students with in-state tuition of $1,288.

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
68%
Program Depth
3 programs
77%
Retention
82%
84%

Simmons University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,053 students with in-state tuition of $44,208.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Santa Ana, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
75%
Program Depth
7 programs
98%
Retention
100%
99%

Santa Ana College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 26,073 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Costa Mesa, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
80%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
73%
62%

Orange Coast College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 17,085 students with in-state tuition of $1,104.

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
50%
Program Depth
4 programs
87%
Retention
86%
90%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,140 students with in-state tuition of $7,666.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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