by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer economics.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 5 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #5 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,280 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $40,141 for all consumer economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $44,546 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,989 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer economics program at ASU - Tempe is $372 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer economics from ASU - Tempe. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its consumer economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's consumer economics program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $47,736. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,908.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 31 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 21 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.