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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Boston University

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Boston University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, take a look at what Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is located in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Boston University

Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Boston University

Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,687
2 years $40,122
3 years $48,140
4 years $48,778
5 years $52,367

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Boston University earn a median of $48,778, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Boston University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Food Service Managers $165,782
Facilities Managers $157,669
Dietetic Technicians $137,981
Dietitians and Nutritionists $125,305
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products $111,183
Security Managers $104,128
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801

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