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. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for consumer science majors, CSULB came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 445 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 506 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $29,311. This is higher than $27,726, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $12,906 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,422.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at California State University - Long Beach.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 445 students earned a bachelor's degree in consumer science from CSULB. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 150 |
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