Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 19.01. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 172 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 9 | 79 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 168 | $29,298 | $37,705 | $11,815 1 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 1,716 | $38,356 | $48,460 | $26,482 27 programs |
| Master's degree | 33 | 202 | $55,757 | $60,397 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 7 | 41 | $69,794 | $80,463 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 8 | 21 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University IL · Public · 33 graduates measured | $49,996 | $51,806 | $24,125 |
| Sam Houston State University TX · Public · 20 graduates measured | $44,882 | $49,840 | Data unavailable |
| Texas Tech University TX · Public · 190 graduates measured | $44,088 | $56,117 | $21,217 |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 111 graduates measured | $43,931 | $57,205 | $26,675 |
| Eastern Illinois University IL · Public · 45 graduates measured | $41,387 | $49,209 | $26,482 |
| Stephen F Austin State University TX · Public · 143 graduates measured | $40,198 | $44,600 | $25,390 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus NM · Public · 23 graduates measured | $40,094 | $46,421 | $11,216 |
| North Carolina Central University NC · Public · 84 graduates measured | $39,583 | $46,136 | $33,500 |
| CUNY Queens College NY · Public · 53 graduates measured | $38,766 | $49,054 | Data unavailable |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato MN · Public · 56 graduates measured | $38,750 | $52,041 | $21,580 |
| South Carolina State University SC · Public · 42 graduates measured | $38,497 | $40,050 | $35,000 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University LA · Public · 66 graduates measured | $38,482 | $38,514 | $27,230 |
| California State University-Northridge CA · Public · 168 graduates measured | $38,153 | $55,327 | $18,750 |
| California State University-Long Beach CA · Public · 487 graduates measured | $38,145 | $50,361 | $11,000 |
| Delta State University MS · Public · 25 graduates measured | $38,131 | $41,285 | $35,113 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University WA · Public · 36 graduates measured | $69,661 | $75,999 | Data unavailable |
| North Carolina Central University NC · Public · 38 graduates measured | $59,508 | $51,714 | Data unavailable |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 61 graduates measured | $58,397 | $64,929 | Data unavailable |
| Eastern Illinois University IL · Public · 30 graduates measured | $57,219 | $56,435 | Data unavailable |
| Iowa State University IA · Public · 17 graduates measured | $55,172 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Illinois State University IL · Public · 22 graduates measured | $55,137 | $58,995 | Data unavailable |
| Stephen F Austin State University TX · Public · 29 graduates measured | $54,248 | $65,344 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $75,870 | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $72,040 | -0.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Farm and home management educators | $60,220 | -3.2% | Master's degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (1)
- 19.0101 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General