General Family & Consumer Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.9% of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,227 students 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 | 1,716 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences of $41,292 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Family & Consumer Sciences students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. About 88.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 179 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 53.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 19.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.0% |
| International Students | 14 | 6.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Family & Consumer Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their master'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-Long Beach is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 206 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 145 master'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.
The University of Alabama comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 117 master'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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Arkansas is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master'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.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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-Sacramento comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master'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.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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.
Southeastern Louisiana University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 31 master'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.
North Carolina A & T State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Carolina State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master'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.
General Family & Consumer Sciences Concentrations
| 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 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 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.
