Family & Community Services Master’s Degrees
There are 66 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Family & Community Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of Family & Community Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Family & Community Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,267 degrees were awarded toFamily & Community Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Family & Community Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 41 |
| Associate’s Degree | 55 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 719 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 442 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Family & Community Services Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Family & Community Services of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,243 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,531 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Family & Community Services. About 90.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Family & Community Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 52.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.7% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Family & Community Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 89 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Family & Community Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mount St. Mary's University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baker College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John Brown University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ana G. Mendez University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Community Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Family & Community Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Community Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Messiah University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee University is a popular choice for Family & Community Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Family & Community Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Family & Community Services that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family Systems | 765 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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