Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Iowa State University · Ames, IA

CIP 19.01

$43,783Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,531Median earnings 4 years after
$47,252Median earnings 5 years after
$18,730Median federal debt
7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General at Iowa State University earn a median of $43,783 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 $18,730, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,783 one year after graduation and $47,252 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,730.

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