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 QC ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Queens College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at QC is $33,138. This is higher than $27,726, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at QC, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $13,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,422.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Queens College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer science from QC. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
