Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program — and school — that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for family and consumer science degrees. Here’s the range:
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3% below average compared to other degrees
11% below average compared to other degrees
What do family and consumer science graduates earn?
Family and consumer science students make an average of $48,281 per year after graduation. This is 28% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.
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Tuition costs for popular family and consumer science schools in the US
There are 206 schools in the US that offer a family and consumer science degree. The family and consumer science schools in the nation with the highest enrollment are California State University-Long Beach, The University of Texas at Austin and Purdue University-Main Campus. Here's a breakdown of tuition costs for the schools that award the most degrees in family and consumer science per year:
| School Name | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,730 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $10,398 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $9,992 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $10,974 |
| The University of Alabama | $10,780 |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $6,639 |
| Baylor University | $43,790 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $10,533 |
| Florida State University | $5,656 |
| San Francisco State University | $7,254 |
Top US schools for a family and consumer science degree
The following chart lists the most prestigious schools offering family and consumer science degrees, along with their average acceptance rate and tuition costs:
| School Name | Acceptance Rate | In-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | 13% | $19,130 |
| California State University-Long Beach | 28% | $6,730 |
| Liberty University | 30% | $21,310 |
| Berea College | 35% | $25,760 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 36% | $10,398 |
| Western Carolina University | 39% | $6,897 |
| Baylor University | 39% | $43,790 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 39% | $8,042 |
| CUNY Queens College | 43% | $7,138 |
| Fort Valley State University | 44% | $6,658 |
Cheapest US schools for a family and consumer science degree
Of the schools in the US that offer a family and consumer science degree, the following have the lowest tuition costs:
| School Name | Tuition |
|---|---|
| San Joaquin Delta College | $1,104 |
| Antelope Valley College | $1,124 |
| Yuba College | $1,124 |
| Santa Ana College | $1,142 |
| Chaffey College | $1,170 |
| Shasta College | $1,185 |
| Orange Coast College | $1,186 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,188 |
| Saddleback College | $1,328 |
| Mt San Antonio College | $1,349 |
