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Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

3,139 Yearly Graduations
$43,660 Median Salary
87% Women
A master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences is offered at 197 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.9% of family, consumer and human sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,139 students earned their master's degree in family, consumer and 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 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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences is $43,660. 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 $40,743 and the high is $49,475.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for family, consumer and human sciences students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 405
Women 2,734
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer and human sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 119
Black or African American 359
Hispanic or Latino 328
White 1,895
International Students 184
Other Races/Ethnicities 254
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There are 197 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
222 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family, consumer and 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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 222 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from UA. About 77% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
157 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 91% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
86 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Bridgeport is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and 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. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of Bridgeport awarded 86 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
79 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Texas Tech. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
79 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from NUS Florida. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

71 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 and human sciences. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 71 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
70 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at TWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

67 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 67 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena, California
62 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific Oaks College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from Pacific Oaks College. Of these students, 95% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
59 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from Lamar University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#11

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
56 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at UNL. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#12

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
55 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at American University awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
46 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. 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. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of Georgia awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

43 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Case Western. About 86% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

39 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#15

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of La Verne comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of La Verne awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 39 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at K -State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#15

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
39 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Simmons. Of these students, 97% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
38 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,018 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at CSE. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#19

New York University

New York, New York
38 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at New York University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Child Development & Family Studies 1,281
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 1,083
General Family & Consumer Sciences 328
Family & Consumer Economics 205
Textile & Apparel Studies 139

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 158,506
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Communication & Journalism 10,997
Library Science 5,485

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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