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Graduate Certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

320 Yearly Graduations
$41,649 Median Salary
84% Women
There are 76 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.5% of family, consumer and human sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 320 earned their graduate certificate in family, consumer and 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 and human sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 22,702
Basic Certificate 15,672
Associate Degree 9,787
Undergraduate Certificate 3,967
Master’s Degree 3,139
Graduate Certificate 320
Doctor’s Degree 233

Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences is $41,649. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,603 and the high is $42,587.

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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 and human sciences. About 84.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 50
Women 270
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer and human sciences graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 212
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 23
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There are 76 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
54 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Portland State University. Of these students, 93% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at K -State. About 68% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
22 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Clemson. About 68% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Simmons. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Syracuse. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. 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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from NC State. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Hunter College

New York, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hunter College. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Hunter. About 100% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Towson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Towson.

#9

Erikson Institute

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Erikson Institute is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from The Erikson Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

Bluffton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,952 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,440 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Bluffton.

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at UNC Greensboro. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of Florida awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is South Dakota State University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at South Dakota State.

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Georgia State. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Saint Joseph is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at USJ. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#13

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arcadia University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Arcadia. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#13

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from Iowa State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Auburn. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#20

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Eastern Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in family, consumer and human sciences from EWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Child Development & Family Studies 179
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 100
Family & Consumer Economics 33
Textile & Apparel Studies 5
General Family & Consumer Sciences 3

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 27,281
Psychology 3,161
Social Sciences 2,112
Communication & Journalism 712
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 627

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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