Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,066 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.7% of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53,684 people earned theirFamily, Consumer & Human Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,941 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,973 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,407 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,242 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 247 |
Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences of $40,959 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,755 |
| 4 years | $40,959 |
| 5 years | $46,946 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. About 79.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 196 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 52.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 56 | 22.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,197 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,253 people received their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,067 people received their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 916 people received their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 622 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 618 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Sequoias comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 503 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 494 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 472 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 415 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 400 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 392 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 368 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 329 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 323 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 322 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 317 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 312 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 307 doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 42,800 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 3,867 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2,711 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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