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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for family, consumer & human sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences from WMU. This makes it the #143 most popular school for family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 family, consumer & human sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its family, consumer & human sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from WMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 78 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Communication & Journalism | 128 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
| History | 26 |
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