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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Purdue University Northwest

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Purdue University Northwest

What traits are you looking for in a school for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.

Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Those who finish Purdue University Northwest’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 Purdue University Northwest
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,888
2 years $28,055
3 years $28,227
4 years $30,327
5 years $37,197

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Purdue University Northwest take home a median $30,327, compared with $63,767 for all Purdue University Northwest graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Purdue University Northwest

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Purdue University Northwest comes in at $26,649.

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

Graduates of the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Here 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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