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Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Massachusetts

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

12
Colleges
1,092
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Massachusetts

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Merrimack College
North Andover
321
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$47,636
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$26,132
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
Framingham State University
Framingham
273
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$970
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Tufts University
Medford
111
Graduates/yr
10%
Acceptance
$66,358
Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
$9,223
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicAssociate's
North Shore Community College
Danvers
111
Graduates/yr
$600
In-State Tuition
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5
Private NonprofitMaster's
Simmons University
Boston
66
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$44,208
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$12,945
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Boston University
Boston
51
Graduates/yr
11%
Acceptance
$63,798
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$10,164
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Massasoit Community College
Brockton
39
Graduates/yr
$576
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Curry College
Milton
39
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$43,670
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$23,339
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner
36
Graduates/yr
$600
In-State Tuition
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lesley University
Cambridge
21
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$31,890
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$26,082
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicAssociate's
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke
15
Graduates/yr
$5,520
In-State Tuition
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12
Private NonprofitMaster's
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
9
Graduates/yr
$48,464
Tuition
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 12 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 1,092 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Massachusetts 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.