by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Middle Tennessee State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in consumer economics.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,988 a year. This is less than $40,141, which is the national median of all consumer economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, consumer economics students borrow a median amount of $15,040 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,989.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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All of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in consumer economics from Middle Tennessee State University in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Middle Tennessee State University does not offer an online option for its consumer economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 37 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.