by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how VSU stacks up against peers offering family & consumer economics.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia State University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in family & consumer economics.
Family & Consumer Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU report a median salary of $44,000 a year. This is above $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, family & consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $29,500 in student loans. This is above $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the family & consumer economics majors at Virginia State University.
The family & consumer economics program at VSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | 13 |
VSU granted 13 degrees in family and consumer economics and related services, other recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (92%).