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Economics Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 436 students earned their Economics degrees in TN.

An Economics major is the 37th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 365
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 23,940 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Tennessee

Economics grads earn an average of $83,010 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

272 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,261 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,280 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#4

Rhodes College

Memphis
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. This public school has an average net price of $13,904. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,752. 76% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Maryville College

Maryville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Maryville College. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

#9

Milligan University

Milligan College
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,338 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

Economics Careers in TN

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 35% $55,780
Survey Researchers 29% $43,740
Managers 13% $74,130
Economists 11% $73,400
Economics Professors 9% $115,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Political Science & Government 718
Sociology 428
General Social Sciences 269
Anthropology 154
International Relations & Security 109
Geography & Cartography 38
Urban Studies 21
Other Social Sciences 21

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