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Family Studies in North Carolina

Family Studies Schools in North Carolina

100 students earned Family Studies degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Family Studies is the 157th most popular major in the state out of a total 761 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Family Studies Majors in North Carolina

Family Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a family studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of family studies majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 77.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 8.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Family Studies Grads in North Carolina

25,430 people in the state and 1,061,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to family studies.

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Wages for Family Studies Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a family studies grad in the state is $47,580, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer family studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,014. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,582.

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Meredith College

Raleigh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Meredith. An average student at Meredith will pay a net price of $20,269.

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Family Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers family studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Home Economics Professors 8% $58,190

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