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, and more. In addition, we cover how MUW ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The consumer science major at MUW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Family & Consumer Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MUW paid an average of $337 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,992 | $7,992 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,387 | $8,387 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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The consumer science program at MUW awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MUW does not offer an online option for its consumer science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MUW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Mississippi University for Women.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 7 |
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