2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in Tennessee
[Family & Consumer Economics](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/family-consumer-economics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong family & consumer economics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for family & consumer economics students.
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2027 Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools in Tennessee
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the family & consumer economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Family & Consumer Economics Schools
Middle Tennessee State University earned the #1 spot for value among family & consumer economics schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the family & consumer economics program here. Family & Consumer Economics graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $31,988 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.
Tennessee State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in family & consumer economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,616, compared with $22,416 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for family & consumer economics graduates is $30,099. Early-career family & consumer economics graduates make about $32,793. Set against $30,099 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Tennessee one of the best values for family & consumer economics. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Family & Consumer Economics graduates carry a median of $17,844 in student loans. Early-career family & consumer economics graduates make about $43,014. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Tennessee admits about 42% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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