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. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $29,839. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,726 for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Sam Houston State University.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from SHSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 21 |
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