Bachelor's-5% vs national median4,404 grads tracked
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of Alabama
Ranked 51st of 141 bachelor's programs in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,944
middle 50%: $26,676 – $49,046
Median · 5 years out
$51,665
middle 50%: $38,300 – $69,979
Median · 10 years out
$60,064
middle 50%: $43,195 – $86,659
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates in Family and Consumer Sciences earn a median of $36k in their first year. Salaries rise to $60k after ten years of professional experience.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,650 total interest
Same major at other universities
Western Illinois University
$52,774 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$52,583 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$52,401 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$52,322 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$52,161 · 5 yrs out
Goodwin University
$51,737 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$51,660 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$51,613 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$51,484 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$51,296 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$51,154 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Alabama
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out
Related fields of study
Apparel and Textiles
Compare universities
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Compare universities
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
Compare universities
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Compare universities
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Compare universities
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Compare universities