by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The University of Alabama among the top schools in the country for family & consumer economics, placing at #7 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 7 of 17 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools in Alabama | 1 of 1 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for family & consumer economics at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in family & consumer economics.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for family & consumer economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Family & Consumer Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,044 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, family & consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into 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 family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The University of Alabama granted 47 bachelor’s completions in family resource management studies, general recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Family & Consumer Economics | 13 |
