Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at California State University-Fresno
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How California State University-Fresno graduates compare to all programs nationally
California State University-Fresno graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 58th percentile of all family and consumer sciences/human sciences bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno | $32,634 | $38,575 | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $35,977 | $47,115 | $17,212 | 0.48 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $33,869 | $48,638 | $14,108 | 0.42 |
| California State University-Northridge | $33,721 | $41,718 | $17,000 | 0.50 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $32,008 | $41,642 | $12,906 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $31,748 | — | $26,500 | 0.83 |
Other Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $35,977 | $17,212 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $33,869 | $14,108 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $33,721 | $17,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $32,008 | $12,906 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California State University-Fresno, approximately 56% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.