Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
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Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 264 people earned their master's degree in consumer science. This earns it the #176 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 264 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
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. 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 $39,634 and the high is $44,844.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in consumer science is $29,226. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,829 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,346.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in consumer science. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 218 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 151 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
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 most popular school in the United States for consumer science students seekinga master's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 98 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Illinois State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in consumer science from Illinois State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina Central University. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in consumer science from North Carolina Central University. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Illinois University. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in consumer science from EIU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UW - Madison. About 72% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in consumer science from SFASU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Iowa State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in consumer science from Iowa State. Of these students, 67% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in consumer science from CWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in consumer science from MSU Bozeman. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% 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 California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in consumer science from CSUN. Of these students, 89% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Martin comes in at #10 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 $8,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,278 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UT Martin. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Prairie View A & M University comes in at #12 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 $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in consumer science from PVAMU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Kingsville. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in consumer science from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 14th 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 $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in consumer science from BYU.
University of Central Arkansas is the 15th 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 $6,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UCA. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arkansas. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UARK. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alabama A & M University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in consumer science from AAMU. About 67% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #17 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 $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UNM. About 100% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Southern University. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in consumer science from TSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Consumer Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 264 |
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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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