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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Washington State University

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

Washington State University sits in Pullman, WA.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Washington State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Washington State University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 6
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 130
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 618
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#111 of 128
Best Value	Nationwide	#405 of 619

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 6
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 618
Best Value	Nationwide	#405 of 619

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

Graduates of Washington State University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,626
2 years	$32,709
3 years	$39,428
4 years	$44,896
5 years	$50,262

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $44,896, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Washington State University stands at $21,760.

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

Those who complete Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Washington State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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.