Master’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, 3,059 people earned their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. This makes it the 25th most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences is $49,604. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,987 and the high is $53,628.
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 master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 378 |
| Women | 2,681 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| White | 1,815 |
| International Students | 122 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 272 |
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 197 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UA. About 79% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Alabama family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ASU - Skysong. About 87% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UBridgeport. About 89% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UBridgeport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Texas Tech. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Tech University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 4th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from NUS Florida. Of these students, 100% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 49,604.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 94% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make a median salary of 49,604.
The 7th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Woman's University. 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, 70 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from TWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Texas Woman's University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Pacific Oaks College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Pacific Oaks College make a median salary of 49,604.
Lamar University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Lamar University. Of these students, 85% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Lamar University make a median salary of 49,604.
The 11th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UNL. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Nebraska - Lincoln family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 12th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from The American University. Of these students, 98% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 46 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UGA. Of these students, 44% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Case Western. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 90% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 49,604.
University of La Verne comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ULV. Of these students, 95% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ULV graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
Kansas State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from K -State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Simmons. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Simmons University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 19th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Saint Elizabeth. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from CSE. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that CSE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from NYU. About 79% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19,295 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13,310 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,991 |
| English Language & Literature | 8,374 |
| History | 3,626 |
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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