Graduate Certificates in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33 people earned their graduate certificate in consumer science. This makes it the 277th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for consumer science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in consumer science. About 93.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 5 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
University of Kentucky tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in consumer science from UK.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in consumer science from Iowa State.
North Carolina A & T State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in consumer science from NC A&T. About 100% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 176 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 72 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
| Housing | 17 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 8 |
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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