by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 390 degrees and certificates in Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $42,391 one year after completing, rising to $64,776 after four years.
Studying Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences involves the study of Business Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences. A Program That Focuses On The Relationship Between The Economy And The Consuming Individual And Family. Includes Instruction In Consumption Theory And Practice, The Production And Distribution Of Retail Goods And Services, And The Management Of Business Enterprises.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., business family & consumer sciences/human sciences is a popular field of study, with 390 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award business family & consumer sciences/human sciences degrees, an average of 78 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 213.
By level, the 390 awards include 342 bachelor’s degrees, 43 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 77% of business family & consumer sciences/human sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (301 of 390). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (235) and Hispanic or Latino (73), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks business family & consumer sciences/human sciences schools within 3 states. In all, 5 colleges offer business family & consumer sciences/human sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common business family & consumer sciences/human sciences credential is the bachelor’s degree: 342 of the 390 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to business family & consumer sciences/human sciences 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 business family & consumer sciences/human sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 342 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 43 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to business family & consumer sciences/human sciences, 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 Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 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, College Professor, Food and Nutrition Instructor and Weaving Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to business family & consumer sciences/human sciences, 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% |
Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates earn a median $42,391 one year after completing their program, $64,776 after four years and $63,925 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,391 |
| 4 years | $64,776 |
| 5 years | $63,925 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to business family & consumer sciences/human sciences 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 |
Business Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences has 2 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 128 degrees a year; the largest are Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management (123) and Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication (5). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management | 123 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication | 5 |
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