Master’s Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics
Education Levels of Consumer Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 158 people earned their master's degree in consumer economics. This makes it the 207th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer economics at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 158 |
Graduate Certificate | 64 |
Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Consumer Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in consumer economics is $50,908. 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 $47,736 and the high is $59,481.

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 master's degree in consumer economics. About 70.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 47 |
Women | 111 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer economics master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 16 |
Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
White | 87 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |

Most Popular Consumer Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a master’s degree in consumer economics. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for consumer economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Skysong. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
Texas Tech University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from Texas Tech. Of these students, 53% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
The University of Alabama is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer economics. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from UA. About 36% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,908.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer economics. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from NMSU Main Campus. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer economics at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 50,908.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Tempe. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
South Dakota State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from South Dakota State. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer economics at South Dakota State University make a median salary of 50,908.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from University of Arizona. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in consumer economics from UMN Twin Cities. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities consumer economics graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,908.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer economics that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Child Development & Family Studies | 1,373 |
Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,093 |
General Family & Consumer Sciences | 224 |
Textile & Apparel Studies | 79 |
Housing | 72 |
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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