Consumer Science Schools in California

508 Consumer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Consumer Science major is the 220th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors in California

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	11

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 15.0%
• Black or African American: 4.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 52.2%
• White: 17.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
• Other Races: 8.1%

Jobs for Consumer Science Grads in California

113,130 people in the state and 1,061,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to consumer science.

Wages for Consumer Science Jobs in California

In this state, consumer science grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

Most Popular Consumer Science Programs in CA

There are 2 colleges in California that offer consumer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Consumer Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers consumer science majors go into include:

Job Title	CA Job Growth	CA Median Salary
High School Teachers	7%	$82,670

Related Majors in California

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CA
Child Development & Family Studies	153
Textile & Apparel Studies	17
Food, Nutrition & Related Services	3

View all majors related to Consumer Science

View Nationwide Consumer Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By National Cancer Institute under License

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