General Family & Consumer Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison

The General Family & Consumer Sciences major is part of the family, consumer & human sciences program at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.

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General Family & Consumer Sciences Degrees Available at UW - Madison

UW - Madison Consumer Science Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for consumer science majors, UW - Madison came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.

Popularity of Consumer Science at UW - Madison

In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from UW - Madison. This makes it the #5 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Consumer Science from UW - Madison Cost?

$11,205 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UW - Madison Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,644	$39,042
Fees	$1,561	$1,561
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
On Campus Room and Board	$13,500	$13,500
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,100	$3,100

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Does UW - Madison Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Consumer Science?

UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.

UW - Madison General Family & Consumer Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 28% of consumer science master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in consumer science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	2

Consumer Science Student Diversity at UW - Madison

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies	136
Textile & Apparel Studies	46

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