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. Also, learn how MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at MSU Bozeman is $295 per month.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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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