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Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in District of Columbia

4 accredited institutions in District of Columbia offering family & consumer sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

4
Colleges
249
Graduates/yr
1
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in District of Columbia

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
American University
Washington
126
Graduates/yr
47%
Acceptance
$55,724
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$25,678
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
60
Graduates/yr
$5,292
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Howard University
Washington
48
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$32,878
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$41,343
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gallaudet University
Washington
15
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$18,292
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$9,127
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 4 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 249 graduates annually. Of these, 1 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for District of Columbia 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.