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General Family & Consumer Sciences in Tennessee

General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for General Family & Consumer Sciences Grads in Tennessee

There are 21,250 people in the state and 1,085,430 people in the nation working in Consumer Science jobs.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, Consumer Science grads earn an average of $59,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,601.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TN

There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer Consumer Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,112 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,328 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,905 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Union University

Jackson

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,098 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers Consumer Science 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
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
Family & Consumer Economics 1,166
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

View all majors related to General Family & Consumer Sciences

View Nationwide General Family & Consumer Sciences Report

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