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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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 403 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 445 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $32,008. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,748 for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $19,745 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,338 for all consumer science majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 403 consumer science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSULB, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
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, 62% 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 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 249 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 29 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 125 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 96 |
View All General Family & Consumer Sciences Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.