U.S. median for this major: $46,136.
College Scorecard field of study; 36 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 102% 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 $25,431. College Scorecard.
NSU Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses NSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,693 | $50,514 | 5.1 years |
| $30–48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 5.3 years |
| $48–75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 5.5 years |
| $75–110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 7.7 years |
| $110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 8.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($42,434) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,946 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana 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 | Southern University and A & M College | $48,596 | $39,100 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 2 | Southern University Law Center | $48,596 | $39,100 | — | — |
| 3 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $42,434 | $43,158 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 4 | Nicholls State University | $40,241 | $31,125 | $12,947 | 54% |
| 5 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $38,968 | — | $19,151 | 69% |
| 6 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $38,514 | $25,401 | $13,154 | 45% |
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 NSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About NSU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 43% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,021
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
Related majors at NSU
- Human Development and Family Studies—
NSU Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences questions
How much do NSU Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates earn?
Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median $42,434 four years after graduating and $38,010 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 NSU Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $43,158, about 102% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,690.
Is NSU a good school for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences in Louisiana?
On pay, Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn $42,434 four years out, $1,096 above the median for the same major across 6 Louisiana colleges ($41,338) and $3,702 below the U.S. median ($46,136). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does NSU rank for Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences in Louisiana?
Of 6 Louisiana colleges reporting Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences graduate earnings, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks 3rd. The highest is Southern University and A & M College at $48,596.
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 $59,850 in Louisiana 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: “Northwestern State University of Louisiana Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).