About Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in District of Columbia
District of Columbia offers 4 accredited family & consumer sciences programs across public and private institutions, collectively producing around 249 graduates per year.
Our ranking formula weights overall college quality at 70% — covering graduation outcomes, net price affordability, selectivity, and academic profile — and program-specific depth at 30%, rewarding colleges that genuinely specialize in family & consumer sciences relative to their size.
Public colleges in District of Columbia generally offer lower in-state tuition. Completing the FAFSA can significantly reduce actual costs regardless of the sticker price — always compare personalized net price offers from multiple institutions before deciding.
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About Family & Consumer Sciences programs in District of Columbia
Based on our composite ranking — which weighs outcomes (graduation rates), affordability (net price), selectivity, academic profile, and program depth — the top-ranked college for Family & Consumer Sciences in District of Columbia is American University. We rank all accredited institutions offering this program using NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data.