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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at West Virginia University

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at West Virginia University

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #1 of 5
Best Value West Virginia #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #30 of 193
Best Value Southeast (Region) #127 of 195
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #196 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #385 of 619

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from West Virginia University

Those who finish West Virginia 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 West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,102
2 years $25,774
3 years $32,164
4 years $38,813
5 years $48,978

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $38,813, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from West Virginia University is $25,242.

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

Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. 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

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