Doctor’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 258 people earned their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. This earns it the #27 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family, consumer & human sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,875 |
| Basic Certificate | 16,483 |
| Associate Degree | 8,930 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,951 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,059 |
| Graduate Certificate | 370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 258 |
Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences is $61,403. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,403 to a high of $61,403.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for family, consumer & human sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. About 77.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 200 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer & human sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 132 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 56 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 67% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Iowa State University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,403.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from TWU. About 80% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,403.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from K -State. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Kansas State University make a median salary of 61,403.
Virginia Tech is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Virginia Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 61,403.
The 7th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UGA. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Georgia family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
The 7th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 61,403.
The 9th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Fielding Graduate University. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Fielding. Of these students, 67% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fielding graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,403.
The 10th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Mizzou. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 61,403.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,403.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UT Austin. The University of Texas at Austin family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
Oregon State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Oregon State. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,403.
Wayne State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Wayne State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Wayne State University make a median salary of 61,403.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UW - Madison. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 61,403.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Florida State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Florida State University make a median salary of 61,403.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UT Knoxville. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 61,403.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UNC Greensboro. About 100% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Greensboro family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
Clemson University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Clemson. Those who complete their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Clemson University make a median salary of 61,403.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from OSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to family, consumer & human sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 2,718 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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