by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how The University of Alabama ranks among other schools offering degrees in family & consumer economics.
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The University of Alabama holds a strong position among schools offering family & consumer economics. In particular, it placed #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in family & consumer economics.
Family & Consumer Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,044 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, family & consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of family & consumer economics master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of family & consumer economics master’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family & consumer economics majors at The University of Alabama.
The family & consumer economics program at The University of Alabama offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Resource Management Studies, General | 76 |
| Consumer Services and Advocacy | 13 |
The University of Alabama granted 76 degrees in family resource management studies, general in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
The University of Alabama awarded 13 degrees in consumer services and advocacy in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.