College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2025 Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
89 Consumer Science Degrees Awarded
$35,479 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, general family & consumer sciences sits in the middle of the road, ranking #168 out of 395 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 89 degrees in general family & consumer sciences annually.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

General Family & Consumer Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Consumer Science
Master's Degrees in Consumer Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Tennessee list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for General Family & Consumer Sciences in Tennessee

The schools below may not offer all types of consumer science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Tennessee Schools in Consumer Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,288 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Martin if you wish to pursue a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

Students who receive their degree from the consumer science program earn about $29,288 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in general family & consumer sciences from The University of Tennessee - Martin

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Consumer Science Degrees Awarded
$29,114 Median Starting Salary

Tennessee Technological University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Tennessee Tech University is a large public university located in the town of Cookeville.

Students who graduate with their degree from the consumer science program state that they receive average early career wages of $29,114.

More information about a degree in general family & consumer sciences from Tennessee Technological University

Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 13
Florida 282 5
North Carolina 279 134
Virginia 274 17
South Carolina 248 36
Kentucky 244 38
Louisiana 242 76
Mississippi 234 55
Arkansas 234 66
Alabama 233 303
West Virginia 207 2

View All Rankings >

General Family & Consumer Sciences is one of 8 different types of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences programs to choose from.

Consumer Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 89

View All Consumer Science Concentrations >

Majors Similar to Consumer Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 475
Family & Consumer Economics 91
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 56
Textile & Apparel Studies 23

View All Consumer Science Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options