Graduate Certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 370 people earned their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. This makes it the 26th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences is $56,839. 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 $56,839 to a high of $56,839.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. About 77.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 84 |
| Women | 286 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer & human sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 232 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 76 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for family, consumer & human sciences students seekinga graduate certificate is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Portland State University. About 95% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Portland State University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Kansas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 31 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from K -State. About 54% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kansas State University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Clemson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Clemson. Clemson University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Simmons University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Simmons. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Simmons University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Syracuse University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Syracuse. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences at Syracuse University make a median salary of 56,839.
The 6th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from NC State. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 56,839.
Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Hunter. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Hunter College family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Towson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Towson. About 100% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Towson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
Erikson Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from The Erikson Institute. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Erikson Institute family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 8 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from UNC Greensboro. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of North Carolina at Greensboro family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
The 10th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
South Dakota State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from South Dakota State. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
Georgia State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Georgia State. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from USJ. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Saint Joseph family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Arcadia University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Arcadia. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Arcadia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Iowa State University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from Auburn. About 9% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer & human sciences from EWU. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that EWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,108 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,380 |
| Communication & Journalism | 804 |
| English Language & Literature | 623 |
| Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 609 |
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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