Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN

CIP 19.04

$43,014Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,996Median earnings 4 years after
$58,779Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $43,014 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,262 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,377–$72,720). Median debt is $18,500, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$32,793$28,250
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$31,988$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville make?

The median salary is $43,014 one year after graduation and $58,779 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.