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. In addition, we cover how Sac State ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $33,869. 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 Sac State, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $23,639 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,338 for all consumer science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at Sac State is $154 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from Sac State in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 32 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.