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General Family & Consumer Sciences in California

General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for General Family & Consumer Sciences Grads in California

96,510 people in the state and 1,085,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Consumer Science.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, Consumer Science grads earn an average of $102,113. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,601.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 6 colleges in California that offer Consumer Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Shasta College

Redding

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,525 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,906 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Consumer Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Consumer Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
Family & Consumer Economics 1,166
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

View all majors related to General Family & Consumer Sciences

View Nationwide General Family & Consumer Sciences Report

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