by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from CWU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from CWU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer science from CWU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 17 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 15 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 6 |
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