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 CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from CSUN. This makes it the #10 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,721 a year. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about CSUN tuition and fees.
Of the 182 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from CSUN in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the CSUN consumer science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUN Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of consumer science master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at California State University - Northridge.
More about our data sources and methodologies.