Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA

CIP 19.01

$38,010Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,434Median earnings 4 years after
$36,268Median earnings 5 years after
$27,250Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $38,010 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 $27,250, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$29,163$28,250
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$27,399$23,757
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$25,675$33,458
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$25,675$33,458

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,010 one year after graduation and $36,268 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,250.

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