Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Harcum College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, take a look at what Harcum College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harcum College is in Bryn Mawr, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Harcum College
Many students take online classes at Harcum College. Among 908 students, 268 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 164 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Harcum College
These rankings give you a sense of how Harcum College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #13 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #374 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #575 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Harcum College
Graduates of Harcum College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,709 |
| 2 years | $22,094 |
| 3 years | $24,640 |
| 4 years | $29,035 |
| 5 years | $29,108 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Harcum College take home a median $29,035, compared with $45,981 for all Harcum College graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Harcum College comes in at $21,375.
Best-Paid Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Harcum College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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