Housing and Human Environments, General
A general program that focuses on the behavioral, social, economic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors, and other built environments. Includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipping residential, work, and leisure spaces to meet user needs and the study of related public policies.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 115
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $58k
About this major
A general program that focuses on the behavioral, social, economic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors, and other built environments. Includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipping residential, work, and leisure spaces to meet user needs and the study of related public policies.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $77k | +3.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$58k
Top colleges for Housing and Human Environments, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 62 | 62 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Springfield, MO | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville, OH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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