Field of study · CIP 19.06
Housing and Human Environments
Offered at 22 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 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 13 | $46,844 | $69,467 | $27,000 |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| 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 | Brigham Young University | UT | — | $102,607 | — |
| 2 | University of Georgia | GA | $41,205 | $77,180 | $18,305 |
| 3 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | NY | — | $69,513 | — |
| 4 | University of Missouri-Columbia | MO | $55,217 | $69,421 | $21,068 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OK | $48,809 | $57,229 | $23,956 |
| 6 | Missouri State University-Springfield | MO | $45,470 | $52,167 | $23,000 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
| 11 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
| 12 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | OH | $46,844 | — | $27,000 |
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 | University of Georgia | GA | $96,982 | — | — |
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 $60,459Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business ServicesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $62,963
Quick answers
- How much do housing and human environments graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in housing and human environments reports median earnings of $46,844. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
