by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how AAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at AAMU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alabama A & M University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from AAMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at AAMU paid an average of $574 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $287 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,610 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,192 | $2,192 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,402 | $11,402 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,864 | $3,864 |
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Of the 12 consumer science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from AAMU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
AAMU does not offer an online option for its consumer science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the AAMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of consumer science master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Alabama A & M University.
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