by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer science.
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The consumer science major at SHSU 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, Sam Houston State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,540 a year. This is higher than $31,748, which is the national median for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from SHSU in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Sam Houston State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 14 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.