Overview

The goal of the Merchandising and Consumer Studies program from Texas State University is to prepare students with competencies that address current and future consumer-related employment needs of Texas. Building on the undergraduate foundation, the master’s level curriculum engages students in the analysis, critical thinking, and holistic problem solving needed to respond to the complexity and growth of consumer-centric systems.

Degree requirements

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Merchandising and Consumer Studies requires 30 semester credit hours, including a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in FCS
Statistics and Data Analysis for Family and Consumer Sciences
Merchandising in the Experience Economy
Merchandising Strategies in Domestic and International Markets
Buying, Planning and Allocation
Sustainable Textiles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30 - with thesis

36 - without thesis

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Statistics Strategic Management View 208 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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General requirements

completed online application
$55 nonrefundable application fee or $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
official GRE (general test only) with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections or official GMAT with competitive scores
resume/CV
statement of purpose describing professional goals and rationale for pursuing graduate study
two letters of recommendation
TOEFL or IELTS Scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Degree requirements

Programme Structure

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Delivered

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Living costs

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