Bachelor’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
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Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,446 bachelor's degrees were awarded to consumer science majors. This earns it the #127 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 328 |
| Associate Degree | 83 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
| Basic Certificate | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Consumer Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer science is $27,726. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,536 to a high of $31,752.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer science is $26,422. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,584.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $196.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in consumer science. About 85.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 352 |
| Women | 2,094 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 148 |
| Black or African American | 435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 556 |
| White | 1,087 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 152 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for consumer science students seekinga bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 445 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from CSULB. Of these students, 84% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 252 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Texas Tech. About 80% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at CSUN. Of these students, 84% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at MSU Bozeman. About 73% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from SFASU. About 93% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor'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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UA. Of these students, 67% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina Central University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. The consumer science program at North Carolina Central University awarded 74 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The consumer science program at California State University - Sacramento awarded 70 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. The consumer science program at Tennessee Technological University awarded 67 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeast Missouri State University. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,461 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,858 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Southeast Missouri State University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. The consumer science program at Eastern Illinois University awarded 48 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,777 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Southeastern. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Queens College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The consumer science program at Queens College awarded 40 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UK. About 89% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jacksonville State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Jacksonville State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,063 per year. The consumer science program at University of Central Arkansas awarded 38 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is South Carolina State University. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from South Carolina State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wyoming is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UW. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Illinois State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 bachelor's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Illinois State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 12,609 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2,947 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 2,587 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 1,193 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 618 |
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*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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