# Middle Tennessee State University: Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 19.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-economics-and-related-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,988
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,268 (U.S. median for this major: $53,055 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,270)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (3 colleges, $42,524): -$3,256
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,787

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,268 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | 8.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 9.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 11.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 15.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 17.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $63,996 | $17,844 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Tennessee State University | $42,524 | $30,099 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $39,268 | $26,000 | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- Personal Financial Advisors (SOC 13-2052): median wage $91,040 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $84,160 TN, $105,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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