Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Delta State University graduates in family and consumer sciences/human sciences earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta State University 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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| 35 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $41,734 | $37,975 | #47 | $32,634 |
| 36 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,619 | $44,624 | #38 | $31,250 |
| 37 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $41,327 | $48,700 | #25 | $28,206 |
| 38 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $41,285 | $50,092 | #19 | $28,918 |
| 39 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $40,275 | $45,219 | #36 | — |
| 40 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $40,241 | $46,582 | #32 | $29,163 |
| 41 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $40,050 | $44,409 | #40 | $29,618 |
Other Majors at Delta State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,031 | $68,221 | #860 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,424 | — | #956 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $47,196 | — | #337 of 420 |
| Biology | $46,266 | $20,823 | #768 of 841 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,058 | $30,953 | #265 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,300 | $34,177 | #320 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,177 | $39,008 | #617 of 680 |
| Psychology | $37,868 | $18,767 | #1004 of 1027 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,216 | $25,415 | #41 of 43 |
| Air Transportation | — | $32,537 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $24,839 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta State University family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,918 one year after graduating and $41,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta State University rank for family and consumer sciences/human sciences?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates, Delta State University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer sciences/human sciences at Delta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for family and consumer sciences/human sciences ($48,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
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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.