Master’s Degrees in Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Education Levels of Family Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 224 people earned their master's degree in family studies. This makes it the 294th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 224 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Family Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for family studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in family studies. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 186 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 121 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Family Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in family studies from UA. About 52% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family studies. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in family studies from Illinois State. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina Central University. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in family studies from North Carolina Central University. About 92% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family studies. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in family studies from EIU. About 96% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in family studies from UW - Madison.
Stephen F Austin State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in family studies from SFASU. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family studies. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in family studies from Iowa State. Of these students, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in family studies from CWU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Montana State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in family studies from MSU Bozeman. About 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in family studies from CSUN. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Martin is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in family studies from UT Martin. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Prairie View A & M University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in family studies from PVAMU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in family studies from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in family studies from BYU. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Arkansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in family studies from UCA.
University of Arkansas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in family studies from UARK.
The 17th most popular school in the country for family studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Alabama A & M University. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in family studies from AAMU. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in family studies from UNM. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Texas Southern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in family studies from TSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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