Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 224 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 | 224 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Consumer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in consumer science is $48,526. 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 $45,395 and the high is $50,497.
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 science. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 186 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 121 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
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. About 52% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Alabama consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Illinois State University consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
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. About 92% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at North Carolina Central University make a median salary of 48,526.
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 $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in consumer science from EIU. About 96% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at Eastern Illinois University make a median salary of 48,526.
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 $9,644 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. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 48,526.
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. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SFASU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,526.
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 $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 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, 44% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,526.
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 $7,021 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,721 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in consumer science from CWU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Central Washington University consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
Montana State University comes in at #9 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 $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 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 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at Montana State University make a median salary of 48,526.
The 10th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Northridge. 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. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 48,526.
The University of Tennessee - Martin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,584 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that UT Martin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,526.
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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at Prairie View A & M University make a median salary of 48,526.
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 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - Kingsville consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in consumer science from BYU. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 48,526.
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 $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UCA. Those who complete their master's degree in consumer science at University of Central Arkansas make a median salary of 48,526.
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 $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UARK. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,526.
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 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that AAMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,526.
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. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. 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. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. University of New Mexico - Main Campus consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
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. Texas Southern University consumer science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,526.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1,373 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,093 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 158 |
| 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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