by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from UA. This makes it the #3 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,201 a year. This is higher than $40,141, which is the national median for all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $83,133 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,989 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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The consumer economics program at UA awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA consumer economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from UA in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 281 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 166 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 163 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.