General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 80 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,227 people earned theirGeneral Family & Consumer Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Family & Consumer Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 168 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,716 |
| Master’s Degree | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences of $41,292 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 | $34,363 |
| 4 years | $41,292 |
| 5 years | $47,614 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 249 |
| Women | 1,467 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 806 | 47.0% |
| Asian | 64 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 414 | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 18.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 21 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Family & Consumer Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Family & Consumer Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. This school awarded 329 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer 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.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. 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 General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Arkansas is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer 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.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer 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.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina A & T State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Carolina State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Family & Consumer Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Family & Consumer Sciences that also offer bachelor’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 Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.