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. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from Illinois State. This makes it the #2 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,974 a year. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer science from Illinois State. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Consumer Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $43,685 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,526.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 58 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 23 |
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