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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Central Washington University

Use these rankings to compare Central Washington University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 6
Best Value	Washington	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 130
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#116 of 128
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 618
Best Value	Nationwide	#426 of 619

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Central Washington University

Graduates of Central Washington University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,668
2 years	$36,042
5 years	$47,884

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Central Washington University comes in at $20,222.

Best-Paid Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.