Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 1,066 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 53,684 students earned theirFamily, Consumer & Human Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,941 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,973 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,407 |
| Master’s Degree | 22,242 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences of $40,959 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 | $34,755 |
| 4 years | $40,959 |
| 5 years | $46,946 |
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
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 250 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 67.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.6% |
| International Students | 10 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,197 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students seeking a graduate certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,253 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,067 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. This school awarded 916 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 618 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human 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.
College of the Sequoias is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 503 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 494 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 472 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human 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.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 368 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 329 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 323 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 322 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 303 graduate certificates in Family, Consumer & Human 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.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Focus Areas
| 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 Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
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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
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