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Economics Schools in Tennessee

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

As a degree choice, Economics is the 50th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
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 women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 64.8%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Tennessee

There are 23,940 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $83,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752.

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

91% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048.

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
Survey Researchers 29% $43,740
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 economics.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Sociology 40
Political Science & Government 24
International Relations & Security 19
Geography & Cartography 17
Anthropology 15
Archeology 1

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