Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 19.04. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 47 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 | 4 | 8 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 928 | $43,742 | $53,262 | $19,751 13 programs |
| Master's degree | 8 | 161 | $61,992 | $63,808 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 2 | 6 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 6 | 62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University TX · Public · 39 graduates measured | $62,582 | $78,435 | $20,229 |
| University of Georgia GA · Public · 143 graduates measured | $56,330 | $74,107 | $19,751 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville TN · Public · 33 graduates measured | $55,292 | $63,996 | $18,963 |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 41 graduates measured | $52,834 | $65,674 | $19,769 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 75 graduates measured | $51,925 | $67,018 | $20,139 |
| Texas State University TX · Public · 41 graduates measured | $46,768 | $49,406 | $19,500 |
| South Dakota State University SD · Public · 35 graduates measured | $45,579 | $56,132 | Data unavailable |
| California State University-Long Beach CA · Public · 42 graduates measured | $45,128 | Data unavailable | $11,000 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 441 graduates measured | $41,245 | $50,074 | $22,498 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 441 graduates measured | $41,245 | $50,074 | $22,498 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln NE · Public · 136 graduates measured | $41,164 | $48,305 | $19,500 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 77 graduates measured | $38,137 | $53,055 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee State University TN · Public · 36 graduates measured | $37,042 | $42,524 | Data unavailable |
| Middle Tennessee State University TN · Public · 72 graduates measured | $36,557 | $39,268 | $18,400 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney NE · Public · 49 graduates measured | $36,437 | $49,584 | $24,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University TX · Public · 37 graduates measured | $80,694 | $92,464 | Data unavailable |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 28 graduates measured | $61,793 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus NM · Public · 19 graduates measured | $55,601 | $60,227 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 114 graduates measured | $53,900 | $60,420 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 114 graduates measured | $53,900 | $60,420 | 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 Economics and Related Studies
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal financial advisors | $105,070 | +1.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $75,870 | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional 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 (4)
- 19.0401 Family Resource Management Studies, General
- 19.0402 Consumer Economics
- 19.0403 Consumer Services and Advocacy
- 19.0499 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other