Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in family, consumer & human sciences.
Purdue was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for family, consumer & human sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
Popularity of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Purdue
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #138 most popular school for family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in family, consumer & human sciences in 2021, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Student Diversity at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Of the 84 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Purdue in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in family, consumer & human sciences.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
4
Black or African American
6
Hispanic or Latino
9
White
61
Non-Resident Aliens
2
Other Races
2
Purdue Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Master’s Program
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Family, Consumer & Human Sciences from Purdue in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in family, consumer & human sciences.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
0
White
2
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
0
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Majors
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
by our College Data Analytics Team
