Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,059 people earned their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. This makes it the 25th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in family, consumer & human sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,059 |
| Graduate Certificate | 370 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 258 |
Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences is $49,604. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,987 and the high is $53,628.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for family, consumer & human sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 378 |
| Women | 2,681 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| White | 1,815 |
| International Students | 122 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 272 |
Most Popular Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 197 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences. 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, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 222 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 49,604.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ASU - Skysong. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Arizona State University - Skysong family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Bridgeport. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UBridgeport. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. University of Bridgeport family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from NUS Florida. About 100% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
The 4th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Texas Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 49,604.
The 6th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from CU Anschutz. About 94% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
Texas Woman's University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from TWU. Of these students, 97% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Texas Woman's University make a median salary of 49,604.
The 9th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pacific Oaks College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Pacific Oaks College. Of these students, 91% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Pacific Oaks College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
The 10th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Lamar University. About 85% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lamar University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UNL. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 49,604.
American University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from The American University. About 98% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at American University make a median salary of 49,604.
University of Georgia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from UGA. About 44% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Georgia family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 14th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Case Western. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Case Western Reserve University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ASU - Tempe. About 90% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,604.
The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of La Verne. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from ULV. About 95% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of La Verne family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Kansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from K -State. Of these students, 93% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kansas State University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
Simmons University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Simmons. Of these students, 100% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences at Simmons University make a median salary of 49,604.
College of Saint Elizabeth is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from CSE. Of these students, 93% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of Saint Elizabeth family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
The 19th most popular school in the country for family, consumer & human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from NYU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. New York University family, consumer & human sciences graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,604.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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