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General Family & Consumer Sciences at Montana State University

148 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
#5 Overall Quality
General Family & Consumer Sciences is one of the majors in the family, consumer & human sciences program at Montana State University.

We'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. Also, learn how MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.

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General Family & Consumer Sciences Degrees Available at MSU Bozeman

MSU Bozeman Consumer Science Rankings

MSU Bozeman was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for consumer science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools 5

Popularity of Consumer Science at MSU Bozeman

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #9 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Consumer Science Graduates from MSU Bozeman Make?

$31,910 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Consumer Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $31,910. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Consumer Science Graduates from MSU Bozeman Have?

$33,898 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Consumer Science Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $33,898 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,338 for all consumer science majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at MSU Bozeman is $295 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Consumer Science from MSU Bozeman Cost?

$8,083 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,086 Average Student Debt

MSU Bozeman Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $252 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $6,056 $29,047
Fees $2,027 $2,290
Books and Supplies $1,450 $1,450
On Campus Room and Board $13,446 $13,446
On Campus Other Expenses $3,692 $3,692

Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.

MSU Bozeman General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 148 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from MSU Bozeman in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 128
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 7

Does MSU Bozeman Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Consumer Science?

MSU Bozeman 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 MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.

MSU Bozeman General Family & Consumer Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 consumer science majors earned their master's degree from MSU Bozeman. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master's in consumer science.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Consumer Science Student Diversity at MSU Bozeman

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Montana State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 23

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