Field of study · CIP 19.04
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Offered at 37 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 22 | $45,128 | $56,265 | $19,751 |
| Master's | 8 | $55,601 | $63,336 | — |
| Doctoral | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | TN | $55,292 | $81,863 | $18,963 |
| 2 | Texas Tech University | TX | $62,582 | $80,824 | $20,229 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | GA | $56,330 | $76,149 | $19,751 |
| 4 | The University of Alabama | AL | $52,834 | $70,797 | $19,769 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $51,925 | $69,833 | $20,139 |
| 6 | Texas State University | TX | $46,768 | $57,638 | $19,500 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | SD | $45,579 | $57,175 | — |
| 8 | Iowa State University | IA | — | $56,867 | — |
| 9 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $38,137 | $56,265 | $15,000 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $41,245 | $54,107 | $22,498 |
| 11 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $41,245 | $54,107 | $22,498 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | NE | $41,164 | $47,889 | $19,500 |
| 13 | Virginia State University | VA | — | $46,341 | — |
| 14 | SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | — | $45,324 | — |
| 15 | California State University-Long Beach | CA | $45,128 | — | $11,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Tech University | TX | $80,694 | $97,448 | — |
| 2 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | NM | $55,601 | $67,736 | — |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | AL | $61,793 | — | — |
| 4 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $53,900 | $58,936 | — |
| 5 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $53,900 | $58,936 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $47,592Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $49,939Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $58,401Apparel and TextilesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $60,459Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $62,963Housing and Human EnvironmentsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $69,467
Quick answers
- How much do family and consumer economics and related studies graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in family and consumer economics and related studies reports median earnings of $45,128. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
