Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNK compares to other colleges that offer family & consumer economics.
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UNK ranks competitively among schools offering family & consumer economics. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 16 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in family & consumer economics.
Family & Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNK earn a median of $36,424 a year. This is below $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNK, family & consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower than $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| 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 University of Nebraska at Kearney.
This family & consumer economics program at UNK includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 24 |
UNK granted 24 degrees in family and consumer economics and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).