Below are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for general family & consumer sciences, ranked #16 out of 42 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in general family & consumer sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in general family & consumer sciences.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general family & consumer sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
General Family & Consumer Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $40,689 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, general family & consumer sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in general family & consumer sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
MSU conferred 129 bachelor’s completions in family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences | 16 |