1,204 colleges are offering Work and Family Studies program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 409 schools have the Work and Family Studies program and 198 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 53,979 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 19,526 students earned undergraduate certificate, 9,755 students earned associate's, 21,033 students earned bachelor's, and 3,228 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Work and Family Studies Program is $37,772
Colleges Offering Work and Family Studies and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Work and Family Studies program is $10,500 for state residents and $26,976 for out-of-state students. For graduate Work and Family Studies programs, the average tuition is $11,700 for state residents and $23,662 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Work and Family Studies schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 560 | 9,755 | 480 | 9,275 |
| Bachelor | 409 | 21,033 | 2,443 | 18,590 |
| Master | 198 | 2,950 | 402 | 2,548 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 57 | 278 | 59 | 219 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 425 | 3,866 | 114 | 3,752 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 13 | 112 | 2 | 110 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 58 | 757 | 34 | 723 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 558 | 14,791 | 698 | 14,093 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 77 | 437 | 84 | 353 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 9 | 29 | 2 | 27 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Work and Family Studies Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Work and Family Studies is $37,772. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Work and Family Studies Master's degree is $48,297.
The average loan debt of the completers in Work and Family Studies programs is $23,410
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $234. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Work and Family Studies program, the graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology have the highest earning of $64,091 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of Delaware and Indiana University-Bloomington follow it with average earning $59,054 and $54,174 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $15,282 | $64,091 | $5,341 | - | - |
| University of Delaware | $39,720 | $59,054 | $4,921 | $24,988 | $250 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $40,482 | $54,174 | $4,515 | $20,000 | $200 |
| Syracuse University | $63,061 | $53,672 | $4,473 | $25,750 | $257 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $16,750 | $49,445 | $4,120 | $19,589 | $196 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Work and Family Studies Sub Major Programs
In Work and Family Studies area, the graduates who completing Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services program have the highest salary of $49,633 and Housing and Human Environments program have the second highest salary of $49,092 in average.
Associate's Apparel and Textiles program shows the highest earning ($31,406) and Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services program follows with $27,810 average salary.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Master's program has $52,035 average salary and Apparel and Textiles program completers earn $50,094 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Work and Family Studies area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $18,450 | $1,538 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $33,984 | $2,832 | $24,583 | $246 |
| Master's | $46,791 | $3,899 | $36,138 | $406 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $49,633 | $4,136 | $23,532 | $235 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $42,190 | $3,516 | $22,695 | $227 |
| Master's | $47,741 | $3,978 | $29,436 | $331 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $27,810 | $2,318 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $41,550 | $3,463 | $22,785 | $228 |
| Master's | $52,035 | $4,336 | $42,530 | $478 |
| Housing and Human Environments Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $16,874 | $1,406 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $49,092 | $4,091 | $24,918 | $249 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $18,716 | $1,560 | $14,636 | $146 |
| Associate | $22,648 | $1,887 | $15,904 | $159 |
| Bachelor's | $34,164 | $2,847 | $23,333 | $233 |
| Master's | $46,637 | $3,886 | $38,814 | $436 |
| Doctoral | $65,989 | $5,499 | - | - |
| Post-MS | $44,162 | $3,680 | $50,332 | $566 |
| Apparel and Textiles Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $31,406 | $2,617 | $14,375 | $144 |
| Bachelor's | $42,985 | $3,582 | $23,207 | $232 |
| Master's | $50,094 | $4,175 | $53,195 | $598 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
