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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Alabama

1,703 Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Family, Consumer & Human Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors in Alabama

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 959
Master’s Degree 282
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 223
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 223
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 223
Associate Degree 172
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 56
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a family, consumer and human sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of family, consumer and human sciences majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 91,750 people employed in jobs related to a family, consumer and human sciences degree, compared to 7,189,350 nationwide.

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Wages for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Jobs in Alabama

In this state, family, consumer and human sciences grads earn an average of $53,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,960.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer family, consumer and human sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

793 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#4

Amridge University

Montgomery
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,939 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

A typical student attending AAMU will pay a net price of $15,529. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,704 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,807 a year.

#8

Miles College

Fairfield
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,928 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,912. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Careers in AL

Some of the careers family, consumer and human sciences majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $53,530
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $54,770
Social and Human Service Assistants 11% $27,630
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 10% $28,480
Food Service Managers 10% $52,350
Marketing Managers 9% $108,920
Public Relations Specialists 8% $49,460
Preschool Teachers 8% $21,460
Sales Managers 7% $103,890
Dietetic Technicians 7% $31,070
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7% $43,150
Home Economics Professors 6% $74,130
Childcare Workers 5% $18,770
Retail Sales Supervisors 5% $37,560
Interior Designers 3% $50,140
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -3% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Education 5,059
Psychology 1,923
Communication & Journalism 1,832
Social Sciences 1,640
History 505
Library Science 80
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 43

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