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Family & Consumer Economics in Tennessee

Family & Consumer Economics Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Family & Consumer Economics Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 4,350 people employed in jobs related to a Consumer Economics degree, compared to 283,370 nationwide.

Family & Consumer Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Family & Consumer Economics Jobs in Tennessee

Consumer Economics grads earn an average of $143,910 in the state and $155,896 nationwide.

Family & Consumer Economics Wages Nationwide vs. TN

Our data covers 4 colleges in Tennessee offering Consumer Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,819 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,937 after earning their degree at this institution. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,092 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 60%.

#4

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Family & Consumer Economics Careers in TN

Some of the careers Consumer Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Personal Financial Advisors $91,777

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Consumer Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,227
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

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View Nationwide Family & Consumer Economics Report

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