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 UW ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $37,887. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,748 for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 consumer science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW consumer science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer science from UW in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.