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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for family, consumer & human sciences majors, Iowa State came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 247 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #34 most popular school for family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in family, consumer & human sciences in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 213 family, consumer & human sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its family, consumer & human sciences 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of family, consumer & human sciences master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 master's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Iowa State University.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 116 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 102 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 34 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 13 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 211 |
| Social Sciences | 198 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 70 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 64 |
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