by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general family & consumer sciences.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for general family & consumer sciences. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in general family & consumer sciences.
General Family & Consumer Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $40,689 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, general family & consumer sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general family & consumer sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in general family & consumer sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of general family & consumer sciences master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general family & consumer sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master’s in general family & consumer sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general family & consumer sciences majors at Montana State University.
This general family & consumer sciences program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 145 |
MSU granted 145 degrees in family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).