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General Economics Schools in Tennessee

169 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Economics major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 144
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 14,890 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Tennessee

General 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 general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Sewanee. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,280 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,752. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,660 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Rhodes College

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

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,881.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,904. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UT Chattanooga will pay a net price of $14,040. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Maryville College

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

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. 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.

#8

Milligan University

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

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Milligan. In their early career, Milligan grads earn an average salary of $39,263. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

General Economics Careers in TN

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
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 general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Quantitative Economics 260
International Economics 3
Applied Economics 2
Other Economics 2

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