Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Towson University
If you are interested in studying Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Towson University is in Towson, MD.
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Studying Online at Towson University
Online coursework is an option at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 58 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Towson University
Students who complete Towson 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 | $29,060 |
| 2 years | $35,811 |
| 3 years | $39,655 |
| 4 years | $45,826 |
| 5 years | $52,549 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Towson University take home a median $45,826, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Towson University is $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Towson 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
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