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Consumer Science in Tennessee

Consumer Science Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 94 students earned their Consumer Science degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Consumer Science is the 97th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Consumer Science Grads in Tennessee

20,410 people in the state and 1,061,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to consumer science.

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Wages for Consumer Science Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a consumer science grad in the state is $53,620, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Tennessee that offer consumer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $14,426. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,952.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,490. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Union University

Jackson
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $18,584.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Consumer Science Careers in TN

Some of the careers consumer science majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 25% $59,410
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Child Development & Family Studies 375
Family & Consumer Economics 110
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 62
Textile & Apparel Studies 21

View all majors related to Consumer Science

View Nationwide Consumer Science Report

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