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Family & Consumer Economics at University of Nebraska at Kearney

If you are interested in studying Family & Consumer Economics, consider the program at University of Nebraska at Kearney. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska at Kearney is located in Kearney, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 family & consumer economics graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Studying Online at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska at Kearney. Of 5,881 students, 2,191 (37%) studied exclusively online and 1,933 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Family & Consumer Economics Rankings at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Family & Consumer Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 18

Earnings for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Those who finish University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Family & Consumer Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,393
2 years	$27,947
3 years	$28,582
4 years	$36,424
5 years	$41,817

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Family & Consumer Economics graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney report median earnings of $36,424, compared with $51,284 for all University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Family & Consumer Economics graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney is $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Family & Consumer Economics graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Family & Consumer Economics graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 96% women (23) and 4% men (1).

Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Of the 24 bachelor’s family & consumer economics graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney, 96% were women (23) and 4% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Family & Consumer Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Kearney, below the national average of 37%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Family & Consumer Economics Concentrations at University of Nebraska at Kearney

The Family & Consumer Economics program at University of Nebraska at Kearney breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Family & Consumer Economics	24

Best-Paid Careers for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates

Students who finish Family & Consumer Economics program at University of Nebraska at Kearney pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Family & Consumer Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Personal Financial Advisors	$91,777
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.