by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of consumer economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University is $28,266. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,139 for all consumer economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $30,099 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,811 for all consumer economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the consumer economics program at Tennessee State University is $214 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Tennessee State University.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Family & Consumer Economics from Tennessee State University in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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