### SUMMARY

 A degree in Family and Consumer Economics is a valuable choice and usually a critical first step for undergraduates wanting to pursue a career as a marketing communications writer, a consumer economics analyst, or an account executive. In fact, family and consumer economics is an uncommon major ranking as the 186th most popular degree. Last academic year, there were 1,301 family and consumer economics degrees conferred. In-state tuition at public institutions is, on average, Infinity times more costly than their private equivalents.

 With just 35 universities offering this degree you could have a more finite list of the institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other family and consumer economics majors, look at colleges in Arizona which have the most undergrads admitted to family and consumer economics annually. Zooming out, the best region to major in family and consumer economics is in the Southwest region with [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), [Texas Tech University](/colleges/texas-tech-university), and [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to study family and consumer economics is the Pacific-12 Conference with [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah), and [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong) representing the conference. From our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for family and consumer economics is [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia).

 The objectively 'best' school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There might be a bunch more facets to weigh when choosing ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would modify your decision of which college to attend. At Authority, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which family and consumer economics college is home to the top campus, the winner is [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which university is home to the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our selection for the university with the best student life for family and consumer economics is [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia). Are you curious why? Continue reading to learn more about Authority's top choices. Many of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If expense is a primary deciding factor in your choice of where you attend school, you might consider avoiding [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities). [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities)&nbspis the most expensive university for family and consumer economics, at least for out of state enrollment. We have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the cost at [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could want to know that family and consumer economics is the 302nd most expensive major in America, with an average expense of $23,600. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for family and consumer economics in the nation is Minnesota with costs at the main university, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, of $31,616. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for family and consumer economics is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for family and consumer economics is the Far West region which is represented by [Ashford University](/colleges/ashford-university) with a cost of $11,640. On the bright side, the most affordable school for family and consumer economics is [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $10,300 for a degree in family and consumer economics. The price decreases substantially to an average of $24,700 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our choice for the college representing the best value for family and consumer economics: [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities). On this page you can see our comprehensive list on the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Bear in mind, this list is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for family and consumer economics students vary a lot, but within two years finishing the degree students will typically earn around $69,000. While there can be much variation in pay; top positions can make up to $127,300. Right out of school, the minimum earning jobs within the family and consumer economics field earn $38,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning grads for family and consumer economics attended [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The overall diversity of family and consumer economics sits decent, falling within the 52nd percentile of all majors. The university with the most composite diversity for family and consumer economics is [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Family and Consumer Economics ranks only within the 95th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 51st percentile. White students make up the largest share, 62%, of students majoring in family and consumer economics. Additionally, 72% of undergrads seeking a family and consumer economics major are women.

 The median score of family and consumer economics' professors is 4.2 stars, a rating that is 5% better than the median score across all majors; this is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular family and consumer economics instructor in the country, look no further than Larry Miller from [Foothill College](/colleges/foothill-college). It might be shocking, but the top rated instructors of family and consumer economics according to students are found at [Foothill College](/colleges/foothill-college). If we consider data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing comprehensively the best professors for family and consumer economics is [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best examples of instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for family and consumer economics is [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you believe that approaching university with context primarily built on superlatives might create problems. We at Authority encourage you to look at some of our more nuanced pages on different colleges and read a few of our helpful background pages on important details to think about as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Family and consumer economics is the 186th most popular degree in America, with 1,301 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #187 [Food Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-food-science), and narrowly lost to #185 [Natural Resources Management and Policy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-resources-management-and-policy).

 The degree is offered at a total of 35 colleges across the nation, and is the 318th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 1% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 96% of colleges offering family and consumer economics are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southwest produces the most family and consumer economics graduates, largely led by [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Arizona ranks highest, with particular help from [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe) and [Arizona State University-Skysong](/colleges/arizona-state-university-skysong).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more family and consumer economics graduates than [Southern Crescent Technical College](/colleges/southern-crescent-technical-college), which graduated 196 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study family and consumer economics). More students studied family and consumer economics as a percentage of total students at [University of Nebraska at Kearney](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Family and consumer economics is the 302nd most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $23,615 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #303, [Computer and Information Systems Security](rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-and-information-systems-security), with a median cost of $23,562).

 The Great Lakes have the most expensive schools with top 50 family and consumer economics programs led by [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus) with an annual cost of $31,174. The most expensive state for family and consumer economics is Minnesota led by [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge Infinity% more than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges Infinity% more than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [University of Minnesota-Twin Cities](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university). It costs just $11,172 per year, and it is ranked 17th for its family and consumer economics program. Another more affordable choice would be #20, [Ashford University](/colleges/ashford-university) in San Diego County, CA with a cost of $11,640 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a massive investment for most students. It is important to be assured you get a good return on that investment. With that in mind, we hope the following earnings and job placement insights help you in deciding your focus at college.

 In their first year out of college, Family and Consumer Economics students make $35,799 per year on average (close to national median 58th percentile). After some time in their work lives, they normally generate something between $37,951 and $127,344, but average roughly $69,006. To put it in context, that's 79% more than average.

 The most common job title for a Family and Consumer Economics graduate is Analyst, which normally make around $54,000; next are Account Executive and Data Analyst, which by and large make more or less $36,000 and $51,000 respectively.

 The Far West has the highest grossing Family and Consumer Economics graduates. The best paid state for Family and Consumer Economics graduates is CA.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Family and Consumer Economics: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors again and again play a heavy role in your college experience, regardless of your major. A thoughtful instructor may help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Contrarily, a bad professor can interrupt your development or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Family and Consumer Economics have a median student rating of 4.2 / 5, putting them in the top 35th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 4.2 rating is 5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Family and Consumer Economics just surpassed those from ["Jewish Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-jewish-studies), whereas ["Speech-Language Pathology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-speech-language-pathology)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Family and Consumer Economics.

 Now for some statistics about Family and Consumer Economics professors. Colleges located in midsize suburbs tend to have the best Family and Consumer Economics professors. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has the highest rated Family and Consumer Economics professors. The New England region has the highest rated Family and Consumer Economics professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Family and Consumer Economics professors than public universities. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Family and Consumer Economics professors in America.

 Larry Miller, instructor at [Foothill College](/colleges/foothill-college)&nbspin Los Altos Hills, CA is the most popular Family and Consumer Economics professor in the United States. Jim King, professor at [Ferris State University](/colleges/ferris-state-university)&nbspin Big Rapids, MI is the highest rated Family and Consumer Economics professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a very impactful period in one's life; it is an opportunity for individual progress and expansion. Scholars start to discover who they desire to emulate and develop the imperative skills to be a successful adult. But growth is not simply found in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Adam Smith with a peer, the wild anecdote gained from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different perspective. As such, a diverse campus tremendously improves what one gains from the time spent at school.

 Family and Consumer Economics is a slightly more racially diverse subject than average\*. 62% of the nation's Family and Consumer Economics majors are white students, followed by latino students (14%), black students (13%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Texas Tech University](/colleges/texas-tech-university) located in Lubbock, TX.

 Secondly, Family and Consumer Economics significatly skews female, with a tad greater than 5/7ths of students majoring in Family and Consumer Economics identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) in Salt Lake City, UT.

 Another significant type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Family and Consumer Economics is the 21st most economically diverse major in the US. 26% of its majors come from low income families, 17% are from families who earn between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in households with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [University of Nebraska at Kearney](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney) is the most financially diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall TX is the most diverse state for Family and Consumer Economics. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Big Twelve Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 13%
* Latino: 14%
* White: 62%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 28%
* Female: 72%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 70%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 3%


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