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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for family, consumer & human sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #138 most popular school for family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in family, consumer & human sciences in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 121 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Purdue in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from Purdue in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 87 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 32 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 6 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 511 |
| Communication & Journalism | 445 |
| English Language & Literature | 134 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 90 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 63 |
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