Consumer Economics Major

Description: 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. Is Consumer Economics the right major for you?
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Consumer Economics Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$47,640

Median Hourly Wage

$22.90*

Total Employed Nationally

10,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.