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Family & Consumer Economics Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 110 students earned their Consumer Economics degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Family & Consumer Economics is the 98th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Family & Consumer Economics Majors in Tennessee

Consumer Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 110

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a consumer economics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of consumer economics majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 44.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Family & Consumer Economics Grads in Tennessee

There are 190 people in the state and 8,020 people in the nation working in consumer economics jobs.

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Wages for Family & Consumer Economics Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a consumer economics grad in the state is $45,910, compared to a typical salary of $52,700 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer consumer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Middle Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $36,660. This public school has an average net price of $12,752.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,867. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#4

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,708 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,982. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Family & Consumer Economics Careers in TN

Some of the careers consumer economics majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $43,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to consumer economics.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Child Development & Family Studies 375
General Family & Consumer Sciences 112
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 62
Textile & Apparel Studies 21

View all majors related to Family & Consumer Economics

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