U.S. median for this major: $46,136.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 31% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,690.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,485. College Scorecard.
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco State University | $58,530 | $17,212 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento | $55,830 | $14,108 | $9,338 | 56% |
| 3 | California State University-Northridge | $55,327 | $17,000 | $7,021 | 57% |
| 4 | California State University-Long Beach | $50,361 | $12,906 | $10,440 | 69% |
| 5 | California State University-Fresno | $41,734 | — | $7,000 | 57% |
2 more California colleges offer Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CSUN, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About CSUN
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $59,115
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CSUN Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences questions
How much do CSUN Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates earn?
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates of California State University-Northridge earn a median $55,327 four years after graduating and $33,721 one year after. The U.S. median for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates across 49 colleges is $46,136.
How much debt do CSUN Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates of California State University-Northridge is $17,000, about 31% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,690.
Where does CSUN rank for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences in California?
Of 5 California colleges reporting Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduate earnings, California State University-Northridge ranks 3rd. The highest is San Francisco State University at $58,530.
What jobs do Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $100,960 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area and $72,040 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “California State University-Northridge Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-northridge/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).