Doctor’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 39 people earned their doctor's degree in consumer science. This makes it the 157th most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in consumer science is $61,403. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $61,403 and the high is $61,403.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for consumer science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in consumer science. About 74.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
The most popular school in the United States for consumer science students seekinga doctor's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from K -State. Of these students, 56% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in consumer science at Kansas State University make a median salary of 61,403.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from Mizzou. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,403.
Florida State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from Florida State. Florida State University consumer science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from UW - Madison. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison consumer science graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,403.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from OSU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in consumer science at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 61,403.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in consumer science from BYU. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,403.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 165 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 20 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 14 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 9 |
| Housing | 9 |
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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