Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming's Family and Consumer Sciences program substantially outearns the national average, with graduates making $37,887 in their first year—nearly $6,000 more than the typical program nationwide. That 95th percentile ranking positions it among the strongest performers in this field nationally. The $26,000 median debt sits right at the national norm, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 that's quite manageable. Graduates can realistically pay down loans while building financial stability.

The 60th percentile ranking within Wyoming is less meaningful than it might appear—this is the only Family and Consumer Sciences program in the state, so the "state median" is actually just this program's own data. What matters more is the trajectory: earnings grow modestly to $39,467 by year four, a 4% increase that suggests decent but not spectacular career progression in fields like nutrition, family services, or consumer education.

For Wyoming families, this represents solid value. The combination of high national earnings and reasonable debt makes this program a practical choice, particularly given the university's 97% admission rate. Students interested in human services careers will find better outcomes here than at most comparable programs across the country, though they should understand that dramatic salary growth isn't typical in this field.