Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
South Carolina State University graduates in family and consumer sciences/human sciences earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Carolina 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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| 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 |
| 42 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $39,914 | $43,602 | #41 | $29,288 |
| 43 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $39,565 | $43,220 | #43 | $29,114 |
| 44 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $38,968 | $45,108 | #37 | — |
Other Majors at South Carolina State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,821 | $30,082 | #400 of 459 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $63,129 | — | #59 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,108 | $25,518 | #1119 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,061 | $32,576 | #608 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,075 | $30,676 | #332 of 345 |
| Biology | $37,940 | $25,938 | #829 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,586 | — | #655 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Carolina State University family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,618 one year after graduating and $40,050 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Carolina State University rank for family and consumer sciences/human sciences?
Among 49 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates, South Carolina State University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer sciences/human sciences at South Carolina State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for family and consumer sciences/human sciences ($48,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,625.
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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.