Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA

CIP 19.01

$33,721Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,327Median earnings 4 years after
$52,308Median earnings 5 years after
$16,375Median federal debt
125Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $33,721 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,712–$63,003). Median debt is $16,375, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$35,977$16,702
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$33,869$13,750
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$32,634—
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$32,008$12,956

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $33,721 one year after graduation and $52,308 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,375.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.