Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

Master's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

CIP 19.04

$75,686Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$92,464Median earnings 4 years after

$78,644Median earnings 5 years after

$25,643Median federal debt

30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at Texas Tech University earn a median of $75,686 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,442–$83,961). Median debt is $25,643, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates from Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $75,686 one year after graduation and $78,644 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,643.

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