Compare 10 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. programs in the West. Average earnings: $40,135.
The highest-earning Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $17K earnings gap across 10 programs in the West, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
California State University-Sacramento's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General program leads with graduates earning $48,638—well above the regional average of $40,135. San Francisco State follows at $47,115, while Cal State Northridge rounds out the top three at $41,718, proving that strong outcomes concentrate in the CSU system.
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 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $40,689 | 215 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #6 | University Of WyomingPublic | $39,467 | 54 | $18,000 | Manageable | $16,000 | High |
| #7 | $38,575 | 19 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $37,671 | 6 | $20,000 | Challenging | $36,000 | High | |
| #9 | University Of UtahPublic | $34,802 | 56 | $19,000 | Challenging | $18,886 | High |
| #10 | $31,032 | 27 | $18,450 | High | $13,000 | 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 →
