by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 18 U.S. colleges awarded 305 degrees and certificates in Housing. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Housing Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,937 one year after completing, rising to $62,020 after four years.
Studying Housing involves the study of Housing And Human Environments.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., housing draws strong interest, with 305 degrees awarded annually. 18 colleges award housing degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 123.
By level, the 305 awards include 1 associate degrees, 175 bachelor’s degrees, 119 master’s degrees and 10 doctorates.
Women earned 58% of housing degrees and certificates in the latest year (178 of 305). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (212) and Hispanic or Latino (37), and international students earned 12.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Housing Schools ranking, including 6 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks housing schools within 5 states. In all, 18 colleges offer housing programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Housing Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common housing credential is the bachelor’s degree: 175 of the 305 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to housing call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a housing degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 175 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 119 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 10 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to housing, at 43.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 43.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 22.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 14.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.7% |
| Some college courses | 4.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Housing, with an average median salary of $89,612; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Instructor, Agriculture Consultant, Family and Consumer Science Teacher (FACS Teacher) and 4-H Youth Development Educator.
There are many different career paths you can take with a housing degree. This program is very interdisciplinary and the career path you take will depend on your interests and background. Some of the more common career choices are Residential Property Management or Design. Other careers that might interest you are a Housing Counselor, Relocation Counselor, Leasing Agent, Kitchen and Bath Designer, or Home Insurance Agent.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to housing, at 1,304,119.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 1,304,119 | 14.0% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,267,153 | 0.4% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 371,665 | -0.2% |
| Security Managers | 360,967 | 0.6% |
| Facilities Managers | 268,353 | -0.6% |
| Interior Designers | 186,151 | -1.3% |
Housing 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 highest-paying occupation related to housing is Facilities Managers, with a median salary of $157,669.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $64,460 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Interior Designers | $55,861 |
Housing includes 4 concentrations that together award 305 degrees a year; by graduates, the largest are Housing and Human Environments, General (210), Facilities Planning and Management (74) and Housing and Human Environments, Other (16). It has 8 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 55,987 degrees a year; the largest are Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (45,898), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (3,673) and Apparel and Textiles (2,698). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 210 |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 74 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 16 |
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | 5 |
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