# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences Business Services (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 19.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences-business-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,603
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,248 (U.S. median for this major: $61,024 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,875 (U.S. median $24,141)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences Business Services at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $65,248 | $22,875 | $24,953 | 86% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $62,790 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $76,980 VA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $160,830 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $191,130 VA, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $65,170 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $80,380 VA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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