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. Also, learn how SFASU ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer science.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from SFASU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFASU is $27,550. This is less than $27,726, which is the national median of all consumer science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFASU, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $27,500 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 SFASU is $256 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Stephen F Austin State University.
Of the 125 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer science from SFASU in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer science from SFASU in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 19 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 13 |
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