Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Howard University
If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University is located in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at Howard University
Many students take online classes at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Howard University
Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 58 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #617 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Howard University
Those who finish Howard University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,518 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 4 years | $52,452 |
| 5 years | $58,917 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Howard University take home a median $52,452, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Howard University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, 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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