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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer economics.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for consumer economics. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 16 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 2 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #7 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in consumer economics in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $39,081. This is less than $40,141, which is the national median of all consumer economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $29,722 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,989 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer economics program at UMN Twin Cities is $231 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 55 consumer economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in consumer economics from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 13 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.