Associate Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 115 people earned their associate degree in consumer science. This makes it the 188th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,979 |
| Master’s Degree | 224 |
| Associate Degree | 115 |
| Basic Certificate | 64 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Consumer Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for consumer science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for consumer science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in consumer science. About 87.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 101 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer an associate degree in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in consumer science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 92% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona Western College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in consumer science from AWC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Shasta College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in consumer science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in consumer science from Shasta College. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Joaquin Delta College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in consumer science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in consumer science from Delta. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Vincennes University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in consumer science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in consumer science from Vincennes University.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Plains College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in consumer science from South Plains College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 8,216 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 327 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 265 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 4 |
| Housing | 3 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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