Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Delta State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at Delta State University was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delta State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Delta State University is $28,918. This is less than $31,748, which is the national median of all consumer science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Delta State University, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $18,909 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 $19,338.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Delta State University paid an average of $351 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $8,435 | $8,435 |
Fees | $170 | $170 |
Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
On Campus Room and Board | $8,427 | $8,427 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 consumer science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Delta State University. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Delta State University 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 Delta State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Delta State University.
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