Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Boston University
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Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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