Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in family and consumer sciences/human sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 29 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $43,492 | $38,169 | #46 | $37,301 |
| 30 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $42,733 | $48,506 | #26 | $30,568 |
| 31 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $42,493 | $50,074 | #20 | $31,050 |
| 32 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $42,434 | $49,121 | #24 | $38,010 |
| 33 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $42,212 | $47,914 | #28 | $29,138 |
| 34 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $42,038 | $47,717 | #29 | — |
| 35 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $41,734 | $37,975 | #47 | $32,634 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,010 one year after graduating and $42,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for family and consumer sciences/human sciences?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer sciences/human sciences at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for family and consumer sciences/human sciences ($48,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,250.
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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.