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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University

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

Northern Illinois University sits in Dekalb, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Northern Illinois University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #29 of 41
Best Value Illinois #34 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #49 of 81
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #55 of 81
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #296 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #391 of 619

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Northern Illinois University

Those who finish Northern Illinois University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,874
2 years $34,868
3 years $40,913
4 years $47,440
5 years $48,808

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $47,440, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University stands at $31,000.

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

Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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