Family & Consumer Economics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics is offered at 26 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics.
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Education Levels of Family & Consumer Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,166 students earned theirFamily & Consumer Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Family & Consumer Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 928 |
| Master’s Degree | 231 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 6 |
Earnings of Family & Consumer Economics 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 Economics of $45,170 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 | $41,182 |
| 4 years | $45,170 |
| 5 years | $51,999 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Family & Consumer Economics students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular Family & Consumer Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Digital Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 252 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics 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 Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics 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 is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 54 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 22 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Family & Consumer Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 789 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 246 |
| Consumer Economics | 91 |
| Consumer Services and Advocacy | 40 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Family & Consumer Economics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| 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 Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 493 |
References
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- 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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