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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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K -State is in the top 10% of the country for consumer science. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 55 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $36,897. This is higher than $27,726, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Kansas State University.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from K -State in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 144 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 32 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 30 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 7 |
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