Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
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Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 328 master's degrees were awarded to consumer science majors. This makes it the 176th most popular master'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 | 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in consumer science is $42,593. 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 $39,634 to a high of $44,844.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for consumer science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in consumer science. About 81.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 203 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 98 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UA. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Illinois State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. The consumer science program at Illinois State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina Central University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in consumer science from North Carolina Central University. Of these students, 93% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern Illinois University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UW - Madison. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stephen F Austin State University. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in consumer science from SFASU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The consumer science program at Iowa State University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Washington University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in consumer science from CWU. About 92% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana State University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in consumer science from MSU Bozeman. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Northridge is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in consumer science from CSUN. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Martin. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,278 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UT Martin. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Prairie View A & M University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at PVAMU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in consumer science from Texas A&M Kingsville. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at BYU.
University of Central Arkansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. 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 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Arkansas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UARK. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Alabama A & M University. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in consumer science from AAMU. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UNM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas Southern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,858 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in consumer science from TSU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Lamar University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in consumer science from Lamar University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1,281 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,083 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 205 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 139 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 51 |
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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