by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer economics.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for consumer economics. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $40,172. This is higher than $33,139, which is the national median for all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,811 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer economics program at Ohio State is $364 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Ohio State. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 185 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 103 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 75 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 11 |
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