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. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer economics.
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Ohio State was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for consumer economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 3 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,474 a year. This is higher than $40,141, which is the national median for all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $35,589 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,989 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer economics program at Ohio State is $364 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in consumer economics from Ohio State. About 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State consumer economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 134 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 91 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 87 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 7 |
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