by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Merrimack. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Merrimack among the top schools in the country for family, consumer & human sciences, coming in at #113 out of 495 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for family, consumer & human sciences at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This family, consumer & human sciences field at Merrimack includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 87 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Merrimack College conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
Merrimack is among the very best schools in the country for family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Merrimack go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,385 a year. This is below $55,795, the median for all majors at Merrimack.
To complete a bachelor’s at Merrimack, family, consumer & human sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack were White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Merrimack. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 8 |
