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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Portland State University

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Portland State University

If you are interested in studying Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Portland State University

Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Portland State University

Those who finish Portland State 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 Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,216
2 years $29,141
3 years $38,343
4 years $43,264
5 years $49,354

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Portland State University take home a median $43,264, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Portland State University stands at $23,334.

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

Those who complete Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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