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Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Virginia

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

24
Colleges
2,964
Graduates/yr
21
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Virginia

1
PublicBachelor's
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
1,671
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$12,698
In-State Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Liberty University
Lynchburg
255
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$15,015
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$30,398
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicAssociate's
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
237
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
111
Graduates/yr
17%
Acceptance
$18,823
In-State Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
102
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicBachelor's
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
81
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,914
In-State Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond
78
Graduates/yr
$4,881
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove
45
Graduates/yr
$4,788
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
George Mason University
Fairfax
45
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$10,095
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff
45
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown
39
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
36
Graduates/yr
$4,788
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista
27
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$19,790
Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
$18,862
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Radford University
Radford
24
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,401
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville
24
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicMaster's
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
24
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$12,850
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton
21
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
21
Graduates/yr
$4,818
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicBachelor's
Virginia State University
Petersburg
21
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$5,540
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
15
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$40,300
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,605
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Danville Community College
Danville
15
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicBachelor's
Norfolk State University
Norfolk
15
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$5,926
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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23
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa
9
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin
3
Graduates/yr
$4,758
In-State Tuition
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Virginia

Virginia has 24 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 2,964 graduates annually. Of these, 21 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia 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.