Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,346
49th percentile (40th in TX)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Prairie View A & M University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Prairie View A & M University graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all family and consumer sciences/human sciences masters 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 Texas

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Prairie View A & M University$48,346$50,000
Stephen F Austin State University$48,705
National Median$48,526

Other Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches
$10,600$48,705

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 Prairie View A & M University, approximately 62% 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.