by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from EIU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,113 a year. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at EIU is $210 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from EIU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Consumer Science majors graduating with a master's degree from EIU make a median salary of $49,757 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all consumer science graduates with a master's is $48,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 consumer science majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Eastern Illinois University.
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