by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UH compares to other colleges that offer family, consumer & human sciences.
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UH holds a strong position among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences. In particular, it placed #164 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston awarded 264 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UH earn a median of $47,617 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, family, consumer & human sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,831 in student loans. This is above $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of family, consumer & human sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree graduates at UH were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at University of Houston.
This family, consumer & human sciences program at UH breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 149 |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 84 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 79 |