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Family & Consumer Economics Master's Degree

Family & Consumer Economics Master’s Degrees

There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics.

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 (this page) 231
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Family & Consumer Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics of $45,170 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Family & Consumer Economics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.

There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Family & Consumer Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Family & Consumer Economics students seeking a master's degree is Arizona State University Digital Immersion. This school awarded 252 master'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.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 154 master'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.

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 91 master'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.

#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master'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.

Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 53 master'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.

#10

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 49 master'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 Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Nebraska at Kearney comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 24 master'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.

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.

#18

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Family & Consumer Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master'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.

#20

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Family & Consumer Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics here go on to 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

Below are some popular majors similar to Family & Consumer Economics that also offer master’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

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.

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