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, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer economics.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 9 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Of the 13 consumer economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa State, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its consumer economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 116 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 102 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 34 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.