Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 328 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 | 328 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
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
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 81.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 203 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UA. About 62% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Illinois State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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. The consumer science program at North Carolina Central University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% 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 $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at EIU. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UW - Madison. About 81% of this group were women, and 5% 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. The consumer science program at Stephen F Austin State University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at Iowa State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Washington University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. The consumer science program at Central Washington University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 46% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. The consumer science program at Montana State University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The consumer science program at California State University - Northridge awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% 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. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UT Martin. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
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. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The consumer science program at Texas A&M University - Kingsville awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $6,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,063 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to consumer science majors at UCA.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in consumer science from UARK. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. The consumer science program at Alabama A & M University awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The consumer science program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% 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. The consumer science program at Texas Southern University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University is the 20th 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 $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The consumer science program at Lamar University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
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 | 1,281 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1,083 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 205 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 139 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 51 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By National Cancer Institute under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.