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 SFASU ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from SFASU. This makes it the #6 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 SFASU is $34,452. 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 SFASU, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $25,769 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 SFASU is $256 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SFASU was $774 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $354 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of consumer science bachelor's degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SFASU consumer science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFASU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's consumer science program at SFASU make a median salary of $48,705. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all consumer science graduates with a master's is $48,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 consumer science majors earned their master's degree from SFASU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 8 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 6 |
View All General Family & Consumer Sciences Related Majors >
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