Compare 44 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $36,926. Top programs: $54,325+.
The highest-earning Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $17K earnings gap across 44 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Topping the list, SUNY Oneonta's program delivers $54,325 in median earnings—well above the $36,926 average. California State University-Sacramento follows at $48,638, while San Francisco State rounds out the top three at $47,115. These outcomes show regional publics competing effectively with any institution.
Highest program earnings: $54,325
Strong outcomes ($47,115) with 96% acceptance
7.9% payment burden | Excellent
17.9% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Suny OneontaPublic | $54,325 | 12 | $19,812 | Good | $24,845 | Challenging |
| #2 | $48,638 | 136 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $47,115 | 26 | $15,371 | Good | $19,732 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $45,159 | 22 | $20,482 | Manageable | $28,767 | High | |
| #5 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $44,662 | 21 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #6 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $43,909 | 232 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #7 | $42,921 | 60 | $21,106 | Manageable | $13,695 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $42,420 | 18 | $27,250 | Challenging | $22,000 | High |
| #9 | $41,718 | 184 | $13,872 | Good | $13,522 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $41,642 | 506 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $41,357 | 147 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #12 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $40,689 | 215 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #13 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $40,362 | 49 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Challenging |
| #14 | $39,641 | 68 | $21,500 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #15 | $39,560 | 64 | $21,500 | Manageable | $17,781 | High | |
| #16 | University Of WyomingPublic | $39,467 | 54 | $18,000 | Manageable | $16,000 | High |
| #17 | $38,575 | 19 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $38,326 | 64 | $15,650 | Manageable | $11,640 | High | |
| #19 | $37,671 | 6 | $20,000 | Challenging | $36,000 | High | |
| #20 | $37,110 | 9 | $22,077 | Challenging | $18,000 | High | |
| #21 | $37,040 | 77 | $28,250 | High | $19,245 | High | |
| #22 | $36,590 | 48 | $20,346 | Challenging | $16,180 | High | |
| #23 | $36,248 | 102 | $23,409 | Challenging | $18,080 | High | |
| #24 | $36,238 | 32 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #25 | $35,598 | 36 | $27,000 | High | $24,886 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
