by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,464 a year. This is less than $31,748, which is the national median of all consumer science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer science from UK. About 11% were men and 89% 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 University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 77 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 74 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 8 |
View All General Family & Consumer Sciences Related Majors >
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