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Economics Schools in Tennessee

436 students earned Economics degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 6th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,579. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

This private school has an average net price of $34,455. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,280 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Rhodes College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University.

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

In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,932.

#9

Maryville College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,430 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Milligan University

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

Graduates earn an average $39,263 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Milligan.

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
Managers 13% $74,130
Economists 11% $73,400
Economics Professors 9% $115,120

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