Master’s Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics
Education Levels of Consumer Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 158 people earned their master's degree in consumer economics. This makes it the 207th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 969 |
| Master’s Degree | 158 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
| Associate Degree | 4 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Consumer Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in consumer economics is $50,908. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,736 and the high is $59,481.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for consumer economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in consumer economics. About 70.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Consumer Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in consumer economics. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Skysong. About 92% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer economics at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 50,908.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from Texas Tech. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for consumer economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from UA. Of these students, 36% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer economics at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 50,908.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from NMSU Main Campus. About 75% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New Mexico State University - Main Campus consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
South Dakota State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from South Dakota State. South Dakota State University consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from UMN Twin Cities. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
University of Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from University of Arizona. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1,373 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,093 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 224 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 79 |
| Housing | 72 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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