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General Family & Consumer Sciences in California

General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in California

Jobs for General Family & Consumer Sciences Grads in California

There are 96,510 people in the state and 1,085,430 people in the nation working in Consumer Science jobs.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Consumer Science grad in the state is $102,113, compared to a typical salary of $73,601 nationwide.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 6 colleges in California that offer Consumer Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Shasta College

Redding

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,525 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,197 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,906 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers Consumer Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 0% $99,604

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Consumer Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
Family & Consumer Economics 1,166
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

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