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 UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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UA was ranked #6 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 Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 98 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from UA. This makes it the #1 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,059 a year. 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 UA, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $63,749 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 UA is $483 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 students earned a bachelor's degree in consumer science from UA. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Consumer Science majors graduating with a master's degree from UA make a median salary of $52,717 a year. 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, 46 consumer science majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 281 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 163 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 73 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 61 |
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