by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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.
It is hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue a degree in general family & consumer sciences. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in general family & consumer sciences from Liberty University
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 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 112 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 36 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 38 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 76 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 55 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 66 |
| Alabama | 233 | 303 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 2 |
One of 8 majors within the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences area of study, General Family & Consumer Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 1,317 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 299 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 86 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 27 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 10 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.