Best Family & Consumer Sciences Colleges in Alabama
26 accredited institutions in Alabama offering family & consumer sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
26
Colleges
2,751
Graduates/yr
21
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Alabama
1
PublicBachelor's
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
1,359
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$11,100
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University
Auburn
546
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$10,704
In-State Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Samford University
Birmingham
141
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$37,144
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,359
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
84
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$10,290
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan
51
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery
45
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Amridge University
Montgomery
45
Graduates/yr
$9,480
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicAssociate's
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden
45
Graduates/yr
$3,048
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
42
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Bevill State Community College
Jasper
39
Graduates/yr
$3,556
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of North Alabama
Florence
39
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,200
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa
36
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Bishop State Community College
Mobile
33
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
Alabama A & M University
Normal
30
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$8,610
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of Montevallo
Montevallo
27
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$12,090
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
24
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Miles College
Fairfield
24
Graduates/yr
$11,164
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$12,521
Net Price <$30K
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18
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals
24
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville
21
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise
21
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner
15
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia
15
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville
15
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
12
Graduates/yr
31%
Acceptance
$19,594
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,480
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Mobile
Mobile
12
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$24,580
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$16,575
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicAssociate's
Snead State Community College
Boaz
6
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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Studying Family & Consumer Sciences in Alabama
Alabama has 26 accredited colleges offering family & consumer sciences programs, producing 2,751 graduates annually. Of these, 21 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama 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.