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Family & Consumer Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

What traits are you looking for in a school for Family & Consumer Economics, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Family & Consumer Economics Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Use these rankings to compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Family & Consumer Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 17

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 17

Earnings for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Family & Consumer Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,575
2 years	$34,927
3 years	$40,366
4 years	$46,840
5 years	$53,715

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Family & Consumer Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $46,840, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Family & Consumer Economics graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Family & Consumer Economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Family & Consumer Economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 85% women (45) and 15% men (8).

Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 45 bachelor’s family & consumer economics degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 84% were women (38) and 16% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	9
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Family & Consumer Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, above the national average of 37%.*

Family & Consumer Economics Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 3 master’s family & consumer economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Family & Consumer Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 41%.*

Family & Consumer Economics Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 5 doctoral family & consumer economics degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Family & Consumer Economics Concentrations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Family & Consumer Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Family & Consumer Economics	53

Best-Paid Careers for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates

Those who complete Family & Consumer Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Family & Consumer Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Personal Financial Advisors	$91,777
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.