by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 5 degrees and certificates in Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 80% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $42,391 one year after completing, rising to $64,776 after four years.
Studying Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication covers Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences Communication. A Program That Focuses On Communication Of Human Sciences Subject Matter And Related Consumer Information To A Variety Of Audiences Through Print And Non-Print Media.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication is a widely-pursued major, with 5 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 4.
By level, the 5 awards include 1 bachelor’s degrees and 4 master’s degrees.
Women earned 100% of family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 5). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (3) and Hispanic or Latino (2).
The most common family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication credential is the master’s degree: 4 of the 5 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Computers and Electronics and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 4 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication, at 27.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 27.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 25.2% |
| Master’s degree | 23.1% |
| Some college courses | 7.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication, with an average median salary of $77,853; the strongest outlook belongs to Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers, at 9.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, Home Economics Professor, Food and Nutrition Instructor and Family Resource Management Professor.
The occupation related to family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication with the most projected jobs is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,267,153.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,267,153 | 0.4% |
| Technical Writers | 396,969 | 6.9% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 288,926 | -3.5% |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 175,767 | 9.1% |
| Writers and Authors | 155,629 | -4.3% |
Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication 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 family & consumer sciences/human sciences communication is Public Relations Specialists, with a median salary of $103,749.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication has 2 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 513 degrees a year; the largest are Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (390) and Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management (123). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 390 |
| Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management | 123 |
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