by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 16 degrees and certificates in Other Housing & Human Environments. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 94% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $39,937 one year after completing, rising to $62,020 after four years.
A degree in Other Housing & Human Environments explores Housing And Human Environments, Other. Any Instructional Program In Housing And Human Environments Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other housing & human environments is a widely-pursued major, with 16 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award other housing & human environments degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 14.
By level, the 16 awards include 15 bachelor’s degrees and 1 master’s degrees.
Women earned 81% of other housing & human environments degrees and certificates in the latest year (13 of 16). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (11) and Hispanic or Latino (2).
The most common other housing & human environments credential is the bachelor’s degree: 15 of the 16 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other housing & human environments call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Design, Customer and Personal Service and Building and Construction, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Originality, Fluency of Ideas and Visualization.
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How long an other housing & human environments degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 15 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other housing & human environments, at 84%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 84% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4% |
| Master’s degree | 4% |
| Some college courses | 4% |
| First professional degree | 4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Housing & Human Environments, with an average median salary of $55,861. Typical job titles include Kitchen Cabinet Designer, Home Lighting Advisor, Interior Design Consultant and Stylist.
The occupation related to other housing & human environments with the most projected jobs is Interior Designers, at 186,151.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Designers | 186,151 | -1.3% |
Other Housing & Human Environments graduates earn a median $39,937 one year after completing their program, $62,020 after four years and $60,675 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,937 |
| 4 years | $62,020 |
| 5 years | $60,675 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other housing & human environments, with a median salary of $55,861.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Interior Designers | $55,861 |
Other Housing & Human Environments has 3 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 289 degrees a year; the largest are Housing and Human Environments, General (210), Facilities Planning and Management (74) and Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers (5). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 210 |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 74 |
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | 5 |
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