Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

CIP 19.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$62,537Median earnings 4 years after

$68,293Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $57,352. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $60,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $47,628–$78,069).

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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 $57,352 and $68,293 after five years.

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