Housing Master’s Degrees
There are 13 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Housing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.9% of Housing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Housing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 255 people earned theirHousing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Housing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 150 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 95 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Housing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Housing of $53,705 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 | $39,937 |
| 4 years | $53,705 |
| 5 years | $60,675 |
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 men than women pursue master’s degrees in Housing. About 61.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Housing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 73.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 4 | 4.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Housing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Housing. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Housing 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 Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Housing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Housing 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 Housing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bob Jones University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Housing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Housing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Housing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Housing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adrian College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capitol Technology University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carson-Newman University is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harding University is a popular choice for Housing majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Housing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Housing. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Housing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 186 |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 59 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 10 |
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Housing 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 Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
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.
