by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in consumer science from UCA. This makes it the #15 most popular school for consumer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of consumer science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $31,050. This is less than $31,748, which is the national median of all consumer science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, consumer science students borrow a median amount of $22,481 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,338 for all consumer science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer science program at UCA is $165 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of consumer science bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Consumer Science majors graduating with a master's degree from UCA make a median salary of $45,965 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,526.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer science from UCA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 32 |
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