Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Messiah University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Messiah University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Messiah University is in Mechanicsburg, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Many students take online classes at Messiah University. Of 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Messiah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Messiah University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 58 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #206 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #589 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Messiah University
Students who complete Messiah University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,130 |
| 2 years | $27,181 |
| 3 years | $34,407 |
| 4 years | $35,400 |
| 5 years | $37,003 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Messiah University take home a median $35,400, compared with $49,943 for all Messiah University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Messiah University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Messiah University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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