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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Illinois

183 students earned Family, Consumer & Human Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors in Illinois

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a family, consumer and human sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of family, consumer and human sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 288,500 people employed in jobs related to a family, consumer and human sciences degree, compared to 7,189,350 nationwide.

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Wages for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, family, consumer and human sciences grads earn an average of $52,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,960.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer family, consumer and human sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Erikson Institute

Chicago
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,098.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers family, consumer and human sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $36,470
Public Relations Specialists 7% $58,700
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $29,950
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7% $49,170
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5% $58,650
Interior Designers 4% $49,690
Technical Writers 4% $67,550
Dietetic Technicians 4% $22,930
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $38,250
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -4% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Education 6,636
Psychology 2,220
Social Sciences 1,111
Communication & Journalism 757
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159
History 146
Library Science 76

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