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. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from UA. This makes it the #3 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $39,629. 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 UA, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,811.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 consumer economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from UA in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 251 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 221 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 168 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 54 |
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