Best colleges for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Any instructional program in family and consumer sciences/human sciences not listed above.
6 U.S. institutions graduated 65 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 19.9999, a specialization of Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (CIP 19.99).
About Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs
Any instructional program in family and consumer sciences/human sciences not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program offers a comprehensive education in various aspects of family and consumer sciences. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the dynamics of family life, consumer behavior, and the management of resources. It caters to individuals who aspire to make a positive impact on families and communities through informed decision-making and practical skills.
Students in this program will acquire knowledge in areas such as resource management, family relations, and consumer education. Coursework typically emphasizes practical applications and critical thinking, preparing graduates to address real-world challenges in family and consumer contexts.
Credentials awarded
What Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree59 graduates / yr · 4 institutions91%
- Master's degree4 graduates / yr · 2 institutions6.2%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate1 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.5%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year1 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.5%
Graduates over time
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 122 |
| 2013 | 130 |
| 2014 | 239 |
| 2015 | 256 |
| 2016 | 272 |
| 2017 | 187 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 156 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 139 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 65 |
Top 6 institutions for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UTPublicBachelor's | 35 | 65% | — | $34,802 |
| 2 | Auburn University Auburn, ALPublicBachelor'sPost-degree cert.Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 12 | 82% | — | — |
| 3 | Wayne State College Wayne, NEPublicBachelor's | 12 | 52% | — | — |
| 4 | Hood College Frederick, MDPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 2 | 57% | $23,244 | — |
| 5 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OHPublicMaster's | 2 | 52% | — | — |
| 6 | Norfolk State University Norfolk, VAPublicBachelor's | 2 | 38% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences field (CIP 19.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 6 states
Where Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates come from. Each state links to all Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | 35 | University of Utah35 / yr |
| Alabama | 1 | 12 | Auburn University12 / yr |
| Nebraska | 1 | 12 | Wayne State College12 / yr |
| Maryland | 1 | 2 | Hood College2 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 2 | University of Akron Main Campus2 / yr |
| Virginia | 1 | 2 | Norfolk State University2 / yr |
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 6 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program.
What is the typical number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 65 graduates complete this program each year in the U.S.
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop skills in resource management, family relations, and consumer education through practical coursework.
What is the CIP code for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences?+
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences is CIP 19.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (CIP 19.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in family and consumer sciences/human sciences not listed above.
How many institutions offer Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs?+
6 U.S. institutions reported Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 6 states, awarding 65 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates, so its figures match the Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences program page.
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