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Master's-5% vs national median137 grads tracked

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at Clemson University

Ranked 49th of 71 master's programs in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$49,684
middle 50%: $37,677 – $68,838
Median · 5 years out
$61,332
middle 50%: $48,715 – $72,414
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $61,827 – $116,180

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clemson University's master's program in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences earn a median $49,684 one year after graduating, rising to $72,585 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $64,718 for this field, ranking 49th of 71 reporting programs.

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?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,215 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$62,571 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$62,571 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$61,889 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$61,873 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$61,456 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University - Saint Paul
$61,167 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$60,761 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$60,612 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$60,484 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$59,848 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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