Below are the key facts about this program at BYU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BYU among the top schools in the country for family, consumer & human sciences, placing at #200 out of 495 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in family, consumer & human sciences at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 302 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This family, consumer & human sciences area of study at BYU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 285 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 19 |
| Housing and Human Environments | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University handed out 302 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
BYU holds a strong position among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU earn a median of $27,045 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, family, consumer & human sciences graduates take on a median debt of $11,250 in student loans. This is lower than $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 252 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1 |