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General Family & Consumer Sciences in Tennessee

General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for General Family & Consumer Sciences Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 21,250 people employed in jobs related to a Consumer Science degree, compared to 1,085,430 nationwide.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for General Family & Consumer Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a Consumer Science grad in the state is $59,340, compared to a typical salary of $73,601 nationwide.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TN

Our data covers 5 colleges in Tennessee offering Consumer Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,112 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,328 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,905 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,215 in their first year after graduation. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Union University

Jackson

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,098 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Family & Consumer Sciences Careers in TN

Some of the careers Consumer Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 0% $99,604

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Consumer Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Child Development & Family Studies 42,800
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 3,867
Textile & Apparel Studies 2,711
Family & Consumer Economics 1,166
Human Sciences Business Services 493
Housing 255
Other Family & Human Sciences 156
Work and Family Studies 9

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