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Consumer Science in North Carolina

Consumer Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 100 students earned their Consumer Science degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Consumer Science is the 127th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors in North Carolina

Consumer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a consumer science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of consumer science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 77.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 8.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Consumer Science Grads in North Carolina

There are 25,430 people in the state and 1,061,670 people in the nation working in consumer science jobs.

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Wages for Consumer Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a consumer science grad in the state is $47,580, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer consumer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,014.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,582. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Meredith College

Raleigh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

An average student at Meredith will pay a net price of $20,269. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Meredith. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Consumer Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers consumer science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Home Economics Professors 8% $58,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to consumer science.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Child Development & Family Studies 298
Textile & Apparel Studies 158
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 155

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View Nationwide Consumer Science Report

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