by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #23 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CWU as a strong choice for family, consumer & human sciences, ranked #178 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 178 of 495 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 52 of 130 |
The following degree levels are available for family, consumer & human sciences at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The family, consumer & human sciences field at CWU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 10 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
CWU ranks competitively among schools offering family, consumer & human sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 23 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
To complete a bachelor’s at CWU, family, consumer & human sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,222 in student loans. This is lower than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 13 |