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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,540 students earned their Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degrees in NY.

A Family, Consumer & Human Sciences major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors in New York

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 885
Associate Degree 412
Master’s Degree 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10

Gender Distribution

In New York, a family, consumer and human sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of family, consumer and human sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Grads in New York

513,140 people in the state and 7,189,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to family, consumer and human sciences.

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Wages for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Jobs in New York

In this state, family, consumer and human sciences grads earn an average of $67,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,960.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer family, consumer and human sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $20,703. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,646 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,995. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 88% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,683.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#6

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This public school has an average net price of $15,719. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,072 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

#8

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,227 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#9

Buffalo State

Buffalo
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,785. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,919 a year.

#10

Hunter College

New York
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 94% of students get financical aid.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers family, consumer and human sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 26% $71,460
Social and Human Service Assistants 22% $35,020
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $66,670
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 21% $60,510
Food Preparation and Serving Worker Supervisors 20% $38,090
Food Service Managers 17% $74,940
Public Relations Specialists 15% $64,650
Dietetic Technicians 15% $41,880
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $51,840
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks 14% $32,880
Marketing Managers 13% $172,230
Preschool Teachers 12% $38,890
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Technical Writers 11% $72,360
Sales Managers 10% $180,360
Childcare Workers 8% $26,780
Interior Designers 8% $62,760
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Retail Sales Supervisors 4% $45,140
Fashion Designers 3% $79,110
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers -17% $65,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Education 24,330
Social Sciences 17,106
Psychology 15,415
Communication & Journalism 9,731
History 2,677
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298
Library Science 481

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