Consumer Economics
A program that focuses on the application of micro- and macro-economic theory to consumer behavior and individual and family consumption of goods and services. Includes instruction in modeling, economic forecasting, indexing, price theory, and analysis of individual commodities and services and/or groups of related commodities and services.
- Schools offering
- 7
- Annual completions
- 96
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $57k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of micro- and macro-economic theory to consumer behavior and individual and family consumption of goods and services. Includes instruction in modeling, economic forecasting, indexing, price theory, and analysis of individual commodities and services and/or groups of related commodities and services.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $77k | +3.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$57k
Top colleges for Consumer Economics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 0 | 44 | 44 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 0 | 35 | 35 |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delaware State University | Dover, DE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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