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Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

3,139 Yearly Graduations
$43,660 Median Salary
87% Women
There are 197 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 29% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.9% of family, consumer and human sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,139 earned their master's degree in family, consumer and 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 and human sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,139
Graduate Certificate 320
Doctor’s Degree 233

Earnings of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences is $43,660. 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 $40,743 and the high is $49,475.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for family, consumer and human sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 405
Women 2,734
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The racial-ethnic distribution of family, consumer and human sciences master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 119
Black or African American 359
Hispanic or Latino 328
White 1,895
International Students 184
Other Races/Ethnicities 254
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There are 197 colleges that offer a master’s degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
222 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for family, consumer and 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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 222 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at UA. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
157 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 157 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
86 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Bridgeport comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from UBridgeport. Of these students, 90% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
79 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Texas Tech University awarded 79 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
79 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at NUS Florida. Of these students, 94% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

71 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from CU Anschutz. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#7

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
70 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Texas Woman's University awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

67 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah College of Art and Design is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from SCAD. About 87% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena, California
62 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Pacific Oaks College. About 95% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
59 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 master's degrees were handed out to family, consumer and human sciences majors at Lamar University. Of these students, 78% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
56 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 56 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
55 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from The American University. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
46 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from UGA. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

43 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Case Western Reserve University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and human sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 85% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $44,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,340 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from ULV. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
39 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Kansas State University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
39 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at Simmons University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
38 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Saint Elizabeth is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,018 per year. The family, consumer and human sciences program at College of Saint Elizabeth awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

New York University

New York, New York
38 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for family, consumer and 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in family, consumer and human sciences from NYU. Of these students, 87% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Child Development & Family Studies 1,281
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 1,083
General Family & Consumer Sciences 328
Family & Consumer Economics 205
Textile & Apparel Studies 139

Below are some popular majors that are similar to family, consumer and human sciences that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Education 158,506
Psychology 32,270
Social Sciences 16,693
Communication & Journalism 10,997
Library Science 5,485

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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