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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at California State University-Northridge

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at California State University-Northridge

If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Northridge. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Northridge sits in Northridge, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Northridge

Many students take online classes at California State University-Northridge. Of 38,313 students, 2,866 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,186 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at California State University-Northridge

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Northridge’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #8 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #41 of 618
Best Value California #59 of 110
Best Value Far Western (Region) #62 of 128
Best Value Nationwide #170 of 619

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from California State University-Northridge

Students who complete California State University-Northridge’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at California State University-Northridge
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,396
2 years $41,146
3 years $47,088
4 years $49,792
5 years $50,368

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge take home a median $49,792, compared with $62,574 for all California State University-Northridge graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Northridge

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from California State University-Northridge comes in at $17,000.

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

Those who complete Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at California State University-Northridge work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, 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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