by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 210 degrees and certificates in General Housing & Human Environments. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 60% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best General Housing & Human Environments 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.
A degree in General Housing & Human Environments involves the study of Housing And Human Environments, General. A General Program That Focuses On The Behavioral, Social, Economic, Functional, And Aesthetic Aspects Of Housing, Interiors, And Other Built Environments. Includes Instruction In Analyzing, Planning, Designing, Furnishing, And Equipping Residential, Work, And Leisure Spaces To Meet User Needs And The Study Of Related Public Policies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, general housing & human environments is a popular field of study, with 210 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award general housing & human environments degrees, an average of 30 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 123.
By level, the 210 awards include 127 bachelor’s degrees, 73 master’s degrees and 10 doctorates.
Women earned 68% of general housing & human environments degrees and certificates in the latest year (142 of 210). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (162) and Black or African American (15), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best General Housing & Human Environments Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks general housing & human environments schools within 3 states. In all, 7 colleges offer general housing & human environments programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Housing & Human Environments Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common general housing & human environments credential is the bachelor’s degree: 127 of the 210 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to general housing & human environments call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity.
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How long a general housing & human environments degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 127 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 73 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 10 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to general housing & human environments, at 52.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 52.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 27.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.8% |
| Some college courses | 0.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to General Housing & Human Environments, with an average median salary of $77,777; the strongest outlook belongs to Farm and Home Management Educators, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Instructor, Food and Nutrition Instructor, Clothing and Textiles Teacher and Family Consumer Science Teacher (FCS Teacher).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to general housing & human environments, 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% |
General 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 highest-paying occupation related to general housing & human environments is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, with a median salary of $99,604.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
General Housing & Human Environments has 3 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 95 degrees a year; the largest are Facilities Planning and Management (74), Housing and Human Environments, Other (16) 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 |
|---|---|
| Facilities Planning and Management | 74 |
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 16 |
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | 5 |
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