Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pittsburg State University sits in Pittsburg, KS.
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Online Class Availability at Pittsburg State University
Distance learning is available at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Pittsburg State University
Rankings can help you compare Pittsburg State University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #363 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #510 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Those who finish Pittsburg State 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 | $29,610 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $32,458 |
| 4 years | $29,539 |
| 5 years | $44,284 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Pittsburg State University earn a median of $29,539, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Pittsburg State University is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Pittsburg State University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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