Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in family and consumer sciences/human sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky Compares for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
All 49 colleges reporting family and consumer sciences/human sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $60,550 | $57,631 | #2 | $34,288 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $58,530 | $53,258 | #10 | $35,977 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $57,205 | $64,933 | #1 | $35,059 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $56,117 | $57,055 | #4 | $35,501 |
| 5 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $55,830 | $50,802 | #16 | $33,869 |
| 6 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $55,327 | $50,344 | #18 | $33,721 |
| 7 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $54,059 | $53,113 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $52,702 | $57,569 | #3 | $31,910 |
| 9 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $52,511 | $46,088 | #33 | — |
| 10 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $52,041 | $49,710 | #21 | $33,093 |
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| 19 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $48,596 | $56,254 | #5 | $25,675 |
| 20 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $48,596 | $56,254 | #6 | $25,675 |
| 21 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $48,378 | $51,901 | #12 | — |
| 22 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $47,296 | $53,553 | #9 | $31,464 |
| 23 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $47,250 | $49,245 | #23 | $37,887 |
| 24 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $46,421 | $53,748 | #8 | $35,369 |
| 25 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $46,136 | $49,510 | #22 | $31,586 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,464 one year after graduating and $47,296 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for family and consumer sciences/human sciences?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer sciences/human sciences at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for family and consumer sciences/human sciences ($48,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.