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Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Pennsylvania

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

30
Colleges
1,557
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Pennsylvania

1
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
237
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$19,672
In-State Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana
117
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,716
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr
111
Graduates/yr
$29,500
Tuition
$21,667
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Eastern University
Saint Davids
99
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$36,760
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$22,206
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicMaster's
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester
87
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$7,716
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
84
Graduates/yr
$7,560
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke
81
Graduates/yr
$8,700
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Cedar Crest College
Allentown
66
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$44,334
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$20,939
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg
63
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$39,700
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$12,996
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Temple University
Philadelphia
57
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$21,023
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Reading Area Community College
Reading
54
Graduates/yr
$9,120
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media
51
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$14,624
In-State Tuition
21%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Dunmore
45
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$14,624
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown
42
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$15,388
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Keystone College
La Plume
39
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$15,350
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$15,460
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
York
36
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$14,624
In-State Tuition
12%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven
36
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$14,624
In-State Tuition
16%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto
33
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$13,824
In-State Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
DuBois
30
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$13,824
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicAssociate's
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg
30
Graduates/yr
$7,418
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona
30
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$15,388
In-State Tuition
18%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Sharon
18
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$13,568
In-State Tuition
11%
Grad Rate
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
18
Graduates/yr
$32,350
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$12,318
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace
18
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$13,824
In-State Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albright College
Reading
18
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$27,560
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$16,615
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
La Roche University
Pittsburgh
15
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,960
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$17,902
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Westminster College
New Wilmington
12
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$38,760
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$17,290
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Lackawanna College
Scranton
12
Graduates/yr
$17,020
Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
$17,426
Net Price <$30K
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Manor College
Jenkintown
9
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$18,864
Tuition
$16,600
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia
9
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$38,950
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$23,508
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 30 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 1,557 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Pennsylvania 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.