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Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Arkansas

14 accredited institutions in Arkansas offering family & consumer sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

14
Colleges
1,071
Graduates/yr
10
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Arkansas

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
483
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$7,666
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
153
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,140
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
138
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$7,176
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
66
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$29,488
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$15,284
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
39
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$5,928
In-State Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
33
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$6,060
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
30
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$5,995
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
30
Graduates/yr
$4,260
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia
27
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$31,780
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,656
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton
21
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$2,688
In-State Tuition
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Harding University
Searcy
21
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$24,240
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$17,522
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff
12
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Shorter College
N Little Rock
12
Graduates/yr
$4,800
Tuition
$13,423
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City
6
Graduates/yr
$3,108
In-State Tuition
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Arkansas

Arkansas has 14 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 1,071 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Arkansas residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.