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. In addition, we cover how UNK ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNK was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNK is $38,009. 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 UNK, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $19,258 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,989.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNK paid an average of $471 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $216 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $14,130 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,936 | $11,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,078 | $5,078 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in consumer economics from UNK. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNK 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 UNK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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