by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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CWU is in the top 10% of the country for consumer science. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 55 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from CWU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's consumer science program at CWU make a median salary of $49,785. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all consumer science graduates with a master's is $42,593.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from CWU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in 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 consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer science from CWU in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 24 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 16 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 13 |
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