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. We've also included details on how Southern University and A & M College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College is $25,752. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,726 for all consumer science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $39,100 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,422 for all consumer science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at Southern University and A & M College is $207 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Southern University and A & M College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in consumer science from Southern University and A & M College. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
