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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Family And Consumer Sciences.

Entry Level Salary
$37,000
Median Salary
$62,563
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
27.4%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,502,520
Entry (Early)
$37,000
Median (Prime)
$62,563
High (Prime)
$63,721

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-123k
+103k
+113k
$25k / yr
-213k
+13k
+23k
$50k / yr
-303k
-77k
-67k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
32
31
$25k / yr
Never
55
51
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-196%
12%
21%
$50k / yr
-139%
-35%
-31%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate30.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Elementary and middle school teachers

9.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$46,343
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$58,675|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Preschool and kindergarten teachers

5.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$32,155
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$39,444|$43,780
openings
78,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.7%

Education and childcare administrators

3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$49,410
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,822|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%

Management occupations

2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,582
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$86,893|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Social workers, all other

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,874
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,645|$71,900
openings
5,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.3%

Registered nurses

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,000|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Teaching assistants

2.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$20,588
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$22,646|$37,010
openings
201,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$34,007
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$40,000|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%

Secondary school teachers

1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$43,234
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$64,311|$70,930
openings
70,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.2%

Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors

1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,175
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,763|$64,330
openings
27,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.9%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
apparel and textiles.Undergrad Certificate16$22,805 - $22,805
apparel and textiles.Associate's Degree24$29,584 - $58,876
apparel and textiles.Bachelor's Degree71$38,226 - $94,967
apparel and textiles.Master's Degree17Data N/A
family and consumer economics and related studies.Bachelor's Degree18$39,268 - $78,435
family and consumer economics and related studies.Master's Degree6$60,227 - $92,464
family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services.Undergrad Certificate2$60,484 - $60,484
family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services.Bachelor's Degree13$53,410 - $128,600
family and consumer sciences/human sciences business services.Master's Degree4Data N/A
family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general.Associate's Degree8$34,245 - $41,402
family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general.Bachelor's Degree75$34,318 - $60,550
family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general.Master's Degree21$51,714 - $75,999
family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general.Doctoral Degree5$70,180 - $70,180
family and consumer sciences/human sciences, other.Bachelor's Degree3Data N/A
foods, nutrition, and related services.Undergrad Certificate20$41,066 - $41,066
foods, nutrition, and related services.Associate's Degree29$38,979 - $47,446
foods, nutrition, and related services.Bachelor's Degree80$40,076 - $74,005
foods, nutrition, and related services.Post-bacc Certificate1$67,447 - $67,447
foods, nutrition, and related services.Master's Degree61$48,669 - $83,433
foods, nutrition, and related services.Doctoral Degree8Data N/A
foods, nutrition, and related services.Graduate Certificate5Data N/A
housing and human environments.Undergrad Certificate3$35,492 - $35,492
housing and human environments.Bachelor's Degree14$52,861 - $102,607
housing and human environments.Master's Degree5$133,013 - $133,013