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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in Washington

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

A Family, Consumer & Human Sciences major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

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

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 21.6%
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Jobs for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Grads in Washington

There are 150,590 people in the state and 7,189,350 people in the nation working in family, consumer and human sciences jobs.

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Wages for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a family, consumer and human sciences grad in the state is $63,480, compared to a typical salary of $58,960 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer family, consumer and human sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,514.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#3

Bastyr University

Kenmore
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. This public school has an average net price of $12,017.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Marketing Managers 68% $147,520
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 41% $70,890
Technical Writers 35% $85,520
Home Economics Professors 25% $61,470
Food Service Managers 25% $72,250
Writers and Authors 23% $61,060
Wholesale and Retail Buyers 23% $0
Sales Managers 21% $128,490
Farm and Home Management Advisors 20% $55,720
Dietitians and Nutritionists 19% $63,580
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 18% $49,690
Public Relations Specialists 17% $67,170
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $39,610
Social and Human Service Assistants 15% $37,960
Dietetic Technicians 14% $36,250
Retail Sales Supervisors 10% $44,790
Interior Designers 9% $59,680
Fashion Designers 8% $61,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Education 2,740
Psychology 406
Communication & Journalism 243
Social Sciences 147
Library Science 128
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35
History 32

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