Field of study · CIP 19.02
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
Offered at 21 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 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 11 | $47,829 | $62,963 | $20,500 |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 1 | — | — | — |
"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 certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | MN | — | $55,555 | $16,042 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | NY | $67,165 | $97,227 | $24,250 |
| 2 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $53,673 | $80,808 | $20,500 |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $47,829 | $69,348 | $18,499 |
| 4 | Savannah College of Art and Design | GA | $67,999 | — | — |
| 5 | Oregon State University | OR | $46,813 | $62,963 | $22,500 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $46,813 | $62,963 | $22,500 |
| 7 | University of Houston | TX | $45,945 | $58,290 | $19,500 |
| 8 | Bradley University | IL | — | $57,388 | — |
| 9 | University of Georgia | GA | $49,806 | — | — |
| 10 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | CO | $40,865 | — | $17,875 |
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 $49,939Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $56,265Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $58,401Apparel and TextilesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $60,459Housing and Human EnvironmentsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $69,467
Quick answers
- How much do family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services reports median earnings of $47,829. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
