Compare 5 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. programs in California. Average earnings: $43,538.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General tells a different story. Across 5 programs in California, earnings range from $38,575 to $48,638—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
California State University-Sacramento's Family and Consumer Sciences program leads with graduates earning $48,638, well above the state average of $43,538. San Francisco State follows at $47,115, while Cal State Northridge produces graduates earning $41,718—a $7K spread among the top three that reflects program-specific strengths rather than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $48,638
Strong outcomes with 93.6% 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 | $48,638 | 136 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $47,115 | 26 | $15,371 | Good | $19,732 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $41,718 | 184 | $13,872 | Good | $13,522 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $41,642 | 506 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $38,575 | 19 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | Challenging |
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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.
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