# University of Memphis: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,534
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,162 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in TN: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $71,088): -$13,926
- Versus the U.S. median: -$23,003

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,162 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 | $10,607 | $47,307 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 3.7 years |

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

## Business Economics at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $80,415 | $23,847 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Belmont University | $76,276 | not reported | $33,147 | 71% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $65,900 | not reported | $14,246 | 58% |
| University of Memphis | $57,162 | $26,000 | $12,397 | 51% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $94,980 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $99,260 TN, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $88,910 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $90,950 TN, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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