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. Also, learn how AAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at AAMU was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alabama A & M University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from AAMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from AAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,540 a year. This is less than $27,726, which is the national median of all consumer science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at AAMU, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $41,531 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,422 for all consumer science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Alabama A & M University.
Of the 20 consumer science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from AAMU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 consumer science majors earned their master's degree from AAMU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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