by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for general family & consumer sciences, ranked #13 out of 42 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for general family & consumer sciences at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in general family & consumer sciences.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering general family & consumer sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $43,066 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, general family & consumer sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general family & consumer sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
EIU awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences | 18 |
