Best Schools for Housing and Human Environments

Housing and Human Environments graduates earn a median of $58,106 within four years of graduating, ranking #113 out of 283 tracked majors — 7% below the median across all fields. There are 8 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 176 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates earn $82,824 while Ohio University-Main Campus graduates earn $52,861 — a $29,963 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Housing and Human Environments graduates see an average 13% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$58,106

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#113

of 283 Majors

176

Graduates

Housing and Human Environments by State

Top Housing and Human Environments Schools by Graduate Earnings

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$82,824

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $52,107 (30)

1yr: $40,156 (17)

Acceptance: 80.7%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$69,818

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

2yr: $44,928 (24)

1yr: $35,788 (23)

Acceptance: 37.2%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$54,226

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,856 (29)

1yr: $38,692 (25)

Acceptance: 91.0%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$52,861

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $35,060 (21)

Acceptance: 84.8%

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$63,855

2yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

1yr: $56,859 (19)

Grads: 19

Acceptance: 69.2%

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$41,565

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.9%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Business Administration, Management and Operations $42,308 Marketing $42,145 Environmental Design $41,959 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences $41,837 Interior Architecture $41,778 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services $40,464

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Housing and Human Environments?

CUNY New York City College of Technology ranks #1 for Housing and Human Environments with median graduate earnings of $82,824 within four years of graduating. There are 8 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Housing and Human Environments graduates earn?

Housing and Human Environments graduates earn an average of $58,106 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $52,861 to $82,824 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Housing and Human Environments program?

The average acceptance rate across Housing and Human Environments programs is 72.7%. The most selective program is at University of Georgia with a 37.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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