HIGHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER DEBTS

The cost of higher education has been a topic of debate for decades, yet the discussion has never held more of a policy focus as it does now. On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 a year, and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients.

With billions of tax dollars going to higher education, taxpayers deserve to know which programs at public colleges and universities are leaving graduates in a position where they are unlikely to repay their loans.

Thankfully, programs that fail to give a good return-on-investment can now be identified from data published by the U.S. Department of Education. This data allows us to objectively analyze programs and determine which ones provide opportunities to increase incomes and which ones will likely leave students with excessive debt and a salary that does not allow them to get out of it. Prospective students can now make an informed decision on their financial future, and universities can see if they really are providing value to students and the community. In this study, the Beacon Center of Tennessee’s Ron Shultis and Jason Edmonds demonstrate how policymakers can use this information to hold these public colleges and universities accountable for their poor performing programs and look for solutions to rein in wasteful spending on degrees that support students entering a cycle of debt. Read the entire research paper here.

View the Return on Investment for Undergraduate Programs from TN Public Colleges and Universities

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University Academic Field Credential Earnings Debt Monthly Debt Payment Debt as a Percent of Earnings
Austin Peay State University
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Bachelor's Degree
$65,613
$16,053
$162
24.47%
Austin Peay State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$61,568
$23,854
$240
38.74%
Austin Peay State University
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's Degree
$57,390
$28,427
$286
49.53%
Austin Peay State University
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Bachelor's Degree
$42,614
$22,296
$224
52.32%
Austin Peay State University
Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree
$39,865
$22,729
$229
57.01%
Austin Peay State University
Business/Commerce, General
Bachelor's Degree
$42,111
$25,871
$260
61.44%
Austin Peay State University
Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
$39,550
$26,125
$263
66.06%
Austin Peay State University
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$40,917
$27,870
$280
68.11%
Austin Peay State University
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$37,241
$25,570
$257
68.66%
Austin Peay State University
History
Bachelor's Degree
$36,979
$27,870
$280
75.37%
Austin Peay State University
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$28,370
$22,048
$222
77.72%
Austin Peay State University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$33,868
$26,755
$269
79.00%
Austin Peay State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$37,177
$30,378
$306
81.71%
Austin Peay State University
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$34,032
$27,870
$280
81.89%
Austin Peay State University
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$35,319
$28,985
$292
82.06%
Austin Peay State University
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's Degree
$34,505
$30,513
$307
88.43%
Austin Peay State University
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$34,992
$31,287
$315
89.41%
Austin Peay State University
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$29,377
$27,587
$278
93.91%
Austin Peay State University
Agriculture, General
Bachelor's Degree
$32,028
$30,100
$303
93.98%
Austin Peay State University
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$27,431
$28,427
$286
103.63%
Austin Peay State University
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$30,973
$33,723
$339
108.88%
Austin Peay State University
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$24,106
$28,936
$291
120.04%
Chattanooga State Community College
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree
$52,399
$10,591
$107
20.21%
Chattanooga State Community College
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate Degree
$42,676
$13,935
$140
32.65%
Chattanooga State Community College
Engineering Technology, General
Associate Degree
$53,111
$18,030
$181
33.95%
Chattanooga State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$58,534
$20,066
$202
34.28%
Chattanooga State Community College
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree
$39,396
$14,492
$146
36.79%
Chattanooga State Community College
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate Degree
$40,809
$16,722
$168
40.98%
Chattanooga State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$28,575
$15,971
$161
55.89%
Chattanooga State Community College
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Associate Degree
$33,615
$21,181
$213
63.01%
Chattanooga State Community College
Design and Applied Arts
Associate Degree
$21,577
$14,490
$146
67.16%
Chattanooga State Community College
Legal Support Services
Associate Degree
$32,063
$25,332
$255
79.01%
Chattanooga State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$25,381
$21,242
$214
83.69%
Cleveland State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$52,872
$14,305
$144
27.06%
Cleveland State Community College
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Associate Degree
$37,424
$13,878
$140
37.08%
Cleveland State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$26,260
$10,869
$109
41.39%
Cleveland State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$32,816
$22,661
$228
69.05%
Cleveland State Community College
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Associate Degree
$23,523
$19,230
$194
81.75%
Columbia State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$59,355
$20,331
$205
34.25%
Columbia State Community College
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree
$48,180
$18,394
$185
38.18%
Columbia State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$30,293
$11,705
$118
38.64%
Dyersburg State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$59,843
$8,292
$83
13.86%
Dyersburg State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$24,238
$8,361
$84
34.50%
East Tennessee State University
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's Degree
$68,950
$22,296
$224
32.34%
East Tennessee State University
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Bachelor's Degree
$55,925
$22,037
$222
39.41%
East Tennessee State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$57,031
$23,308
$235
40.87%
East Tennessee State University
Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
$38,692
$16,722
$168
43.22%
East Tennessee State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$37,166
$16,722
$168
44.99%
East Tennessee State University
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$49,245
$22,296
$224
45.28%
East Tennessee State University
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$47,313
$21,739
$219
45.95%
East Tennessee State University
Engineering Technology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$60,829
$29,542
$297
48.57%
East Tennessee State University
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$46,694
$24,524
$247
52.52%
East Tennessee State University
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree
$32,138
$17,687
$178
55.04%
East Tennessee State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$41,092
$24,526
$247
59.68%
East Tennessee State University
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$34,090
$21,181
$213
62.13%
East Tennessee State University
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$29,274
$19,484
$196
66.56%
East Tennessee State University
Public Health
Bachelor's Degree
$42,450
$28,427
$286
66.97%
East Tennessee State University
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$35,889
$24,804
$250
69.11%
East Tennessee State University
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$32,282
$23,689
$238
73.38%
East Tennessee State University
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,280
$23,304
$235
76.96%
East Tennessee State University
History
Bachelor's Degree
$34,625
$26,806
$270
77.42%
East Tennessee State University
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$32,926
$25,780
$259
78.30%
East Tennessee State University
Human Services, General
Bachelor's Degree
$32,475
$25,919
$261
79.81%
East Tennessee State University
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,076
$24,137
$243
80.25%
East Tennessee State University
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$29,645
$24,373
$245
82.22%
East Tennessee State University
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$33,057
$27,870
$280
84.31%
East Tennessee State University
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$23,972
$23,132
$233
96.50%
East Tennessee State University
Graphic Communications
Bachelor's Degree
$27,380
$28,427
$286
103.83%
East Tennessee State University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's Degree
$30,467
$31,819
$320
104.44%
East Tennessee State University
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$26,594
$28,985
$292
108.99%
Middle Tennessee State University
Construction Management
Bachelor's Degree
$72,206
$18,022
$181
24.96%
Middle Tennessee State University
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$68,567
$19,788
$199
28.86%
Middle Tennessee State University
Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree
$48,088
$19,161
$193
39.85%
Middle Tennessee State University
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bachelor's Degree
$46,535
$19,509
$196
41.92%
Middle Tennessee State University
Management Information Systems and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$53,657
$22,944
$231
42.76%
Middle Tennessee State University
Engineering-Related Fields
Bachelor's Degree
$64,105
$28,149
$283
43.91%
Middle Tennessee State University
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$56,061
$26,275
$264
46.87%
Middle Tennessee State University
Biological and Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$41,589
$19,509
$196
46.91%
Middle Tennessee State University
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$47,442
$22,296
$224
47.00%
Middle Tennessee State University
Engineering Technology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$58,728
$27,870
$280
47.46%
Middle Tennessee State University
Air Transportation
Bachelor's Degree
$58,264
$27,731
$279
47.59%
Middle Tennessee State University
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$49,549
$23,689
$238
47.81%
Middle Tennessee State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$60,827
$31,493
$317
51.77%
Middle Tennessee State University
Agricultural Business and Management
Bachelor's Degree
$39,590
$21,181
$213
53.50%
Middle Tennessee State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$46,413
$25,091
$253
54.06%
Middle Tennessee State University
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$36,405
$21,181
$213
58.18%
Middle Tennessee State University
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$42,647
$25,824
$260
60.55%
Middle Tennessee State University
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$36,950
$22,407
$226
60.64%
Middle Tennessee State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$39,154
$25,507
$257
65.14%
Middle Tennessee State University
Animal Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$31,212
$20,596
$207
65.99%
Middle Tennessee State University
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$37,718
$25,255
$254
66.96%
Middle Tennessee State University
Music
Bachelor's Degree
$35,588
$24,041
$242
67.55%
Middle Tennessee State University
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$36,765
$24,860
$250
67.62%
Middle Tennessee State University
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Bachelor's Degree
$45,369
$31,214
$314
68.80%
Middle Tennessee State University
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$37,029
$25,479
$256
68.81%
Middle Tennessee State University
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
Bachelor's Degree
$33,302
$23,503
$237
70.58%
Middle Tennessee State University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's Degree
$38,768
$27,465
$276
70.84%
Middle Tennessee State University
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Bachelor's Degree
$32,570
$23,968
$241
73.59%
Middle Tennessee State University
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$35,227
$26,058
$262
73.97%
Middle Tennessee State University
History
Bachelor's Degree
$33,978
$25,640
$258
75.46%
Middle Tennessee State University
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$37,950
$28,650
$288
75.49%
Middle Tennessee State University
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$32,920
$25,083
$252
76.19%
Middle Tennessee State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor's Degree
$37,001
$28,355
$285
76.63%
Middle Tennessee State University
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$33,748
$26,527
$267
78.60%
Middle Tennessee State University
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$33,990
$27,346
$275
80.45%
Middle Tennessee State University
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$35,511
$29,085
$293
81.90%
Middle Tennessee State University
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$29,130
$25,300
$255
86.85%
Middle Tennessee State University
Apparel and Textiles
Bachelor's Degree
$34,116
$30,100
$303
88.23%
Middle Tennessee State University
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$33,398
$34,559
$348
103.47%
Middle Tennessee State University
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$25,674
$32,330
$325
125.92%
Middle Tennessee State University
International/Global Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$19,075
$25,056
$252
131.36%
Middle Tennessee State University
Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree
$21,651
$38,453
$387
177.60%
Motlow State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$59,987
$5,017
$50
8.36%
Motlow State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$30,735
$5,840
$59
19.00%
Nashville State Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Associate Degree
$46,100
$12,263
$123
26.60%
Nashville State Community College
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Associate Degree
$39,388
$10,591
$107
26.89%
Nashville State Community College
Accounting and Related Services
Associate Degree
$32,455
$10,591
$107
32.63%
Nashville State Community College
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree
$43,702
$14,492
$146
33.16%
Nashville State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$57,948
$22,850
$230
39.43%
Nashville State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$33,720
$13,935
$140
41.33%
Nashville State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$33,776
$19,799
$199
58.62%
Nashville State Community College
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Associate Degree
$31,564
$22,296
$224
70.64%
Northeast State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$55,422
$5,693
$57
10.27%
Northeast State Community College
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Associate Degree
$34,601
$6,078
$61
17.57%
Northeast State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$26,500
$6,131
$62
23.14%
Pellissippi State Community College
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate Degree
$42,039
$7,246
$73
17.24%
Pellissippi State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$50,771
$15,050
$151
29.64%
Pellissippi State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$30,337
$9,309
$94
30.68%
Pellissippi State Community College
Engineering Technology, General
Associate Degree
$42,924
$15,607
$157
36.36%
Pellissippi State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$33,635
$14,492
$146
43.09%
Pellissippi State Community College
Communications Technology/Technician
Associate Degree
$23,963
$12,820
$129
53.50%
Pellissippi State Community College
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Associate Degree
$30,366
$16,322
$164
53.75%
Pellissippi State Community College
Legal Support Services
Associate Degree
$30,220
$21,683
$218
71.75%
Roane State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$29,401
$8,361
$84
28.44%
Roane State Community College
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree
$43,492
$12,932
$130
29.73%
Roane State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$50,532
$15,254
$154
30.19%
Roane State Community College
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree
$45,483
$14,373
$145
31.60%
Roane State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$34,190
$12,820
$129
37.50%
Roane State Community College
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Associate Degree
$39,079
$16,578
$167
42.42%
Tennessee State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$62,733
$18,394
$185
29.32%
Tennessee State University
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate Degree
$58,001
$22,296
$224
38.44%
Tennessee State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$66,517
$28,845
$290
43.37%
Tennessee State University
Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's Degree
$43,269
$26,896
$271
62.16%
Tennessee State University
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Bachelor's Degree
$45,632
$30,100
$303
65.96%
Tennessee State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$47,168
$34,559
$348
73.27%
Tennessee State University
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Bachelor's Degree
$46,234
$38,461
$387
83.19%
Tennessee State University
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$37,753
$34,559
$348
91.54%
Tennessee State University
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$34,700
$32,329
$325
93.17%
Tennessee State University
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$36,422
$34,473
$347
94.65%
Tennessee State University
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$33,381
$31,809
$320
95.29%
Tennessee State University
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$35,852
$34,559
$348
96.39%
Tennessee State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$36,741
$35,933
$362
97.80%
Tennessee State University
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$33,198
$32,660
$329
98.38%
Tennessee State University
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$34,905
$34,559
$348
99.01%
Tennessee State University
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,830
$34,559
$348
112.10%
Tennessee State University
Agriculture, General
Bachelor's Degree
$25,326
$38,461
$387
151.86%
Tennessee Technological University
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$79,673
$18,450
$186
23.16%
Tennessee Technological University
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$64,326
$17,279
$174
26.86%
Tennessee Technological University
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$72,185
$20,902
$210
28.96%
Tennessee Technological University
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$69,610
$20,750
$209
29.81%
Tennessee Technological University
Civil Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$60,257
$20,624
$208
34.23%
Tennessee Technological University
Engineering Technology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$68,163
$23,411
$236
34.35%
Tennessee Technological University
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$42,151
$14,492
$146
34.38%
Tennessee Technological University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$55,957
$20,490
$206
36.62%
Tennessee Technological University
Agriculture, General
Bachelor's Degree
$44,878
$16,443
$165
36.64%
Tennessee Technological University
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$49,632
$18,952
$191
38.18%
Tennessee Technological University
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$45,554
$18,394
$185
40.38%
Tennessee Technological University
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$48,529
$20,066
$202
41.35%
Tennessee Technological University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$37,354
$16,722
$168
44.77%
Tennessee Technological University
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$34,312
$17,001
$171
49.55%
Tennessee Technological University
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Bachelor's Degree
$34,415
$18,115
$182
52.64%
Tennessee Technological University
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$34,388
$18,115
$182
52.68%
Tennessee Technological University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's Degree
$35,009
$18,952
$191
54.13%
Tennessee Technological University
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$33,022
$17,893
$180
54.18%
Tennessee Technological University
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$32,819
$18,115
$182
55.20%
Tennessee Technological University
Music
Bachelor's Degree
$34,718
$21,181
$213
61.01%
Tennessee Technological University
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's Degree
$33,908
$22,012
$222
64.92%
Tennessee Technological University
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$29,587
$19,230
$194
65.00%
Tennessee Technological University
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,821
$22,017
$222
71.44%
Tennessee Technological University
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$27,841
$20,011
$201
71.87%
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$65,463
$17,279
$174
26.40%
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Bachelor's Degree
$48,129
$16,722
$168
34.74%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$81,300
$20,066
$202
24.68%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$77,688
$23,968
$241
30.85%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$56,528
$18,751
$189
33.17%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$64,016
$21,739
$219
33.96%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$73,584
$28,107
$283
38.20%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Engineering-Related Fields
Bachelor's Degree
$60,142
$24,526
$247
40.78%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Economics
Bachelor's Degree
$54,623
$25,649
$258
46.96%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree
$43,304
$23,380
$235
53.99%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$32,724
$17,907
$180
54.72%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$47,445
$26,009
$262
54.82%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Bachelor's Degree
$34,734
$19,370
$195
55.77%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$38,031
$22,853
$230
60.09%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$41,076
$26,198
$264
63.78%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Legal Support Services
Bachelor's Degree
$41,132
$26,701
$269
64.91%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$38,487
$25,863
$260
67.20%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$36,827
$25,362
$255
68.87%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$37,994
$26,755
$269
70.42%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$39,336
$27,870
$280
70.85%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$32,849
$23,411
$236
71.27%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,682
$21,877
$220
71.30%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$37,105
$26,755
$269
72.11%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$33,014
$27,313
$275
82.73%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Social Sciences, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$24,898
$27,870
$280
111.94%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Nuclear Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$86,064
$22,114
$223
25.70%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$79,837
$21,851
$220
27.37%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$72,817
$20,902
$210
28.71%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$76,675
$23,968
$241
31.26%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$64,133
$21,739
$219
33.90%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$80,595
$27,870
$280
34.58%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$58,007
$20,902
$210
36.03%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$66,861
$24,326
$245
36.38%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Industrial Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$66,622
$25,083
$252
37.65%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$63,162
$23,968
$241
37.95%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$63,951
$24,804
$250
38.79%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Civil Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$65,775
$26,581
$268
40.41%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Hospitality Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degree
$48,701
$19,788
$199
40.63%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Nutrition Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$41,377
$18,394
$185
44.45%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$66,270
$30,100
$303
45.42%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$50,126
$24,024
$242
47.93%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Bachelor's Degree
$44,932
$21,739
$219
48.38%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$57,491
$27,870
$280
48.48%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$53,936
$27,034
$272
50.12%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Human Resources Management and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$53,477
$27,870
$280
52.12%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree
$42,621
$22,296
$224
52.31%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's Degree
$53,204
$27,870
$280
52.38%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Economics
Bachelor's Degree
$52,967
$27,870
$280
52.62%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
$42,347
$22,714
$229
53.64%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$40,385
$21,739
$219
53.83%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$42,045
$23,411
$236
55.68%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Food Science and Technology
Bachelor's Degree
$42,596
$23,968
$241
56.27%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Soil Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$45,683
$25,919
$261
56.74%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$36,240
$20,624
$208
56.91%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Journalism
Bachelor's Degree
$39,419
$22,809
$230
57.86%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$40,349
$23,968
$241
59.40%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$39,972
$23,801
$240
59.54%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Architecture
Bachelor's Degree
$52,227
$31,939
$321
61.15%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
History
Bachelor's Degree
$38,923
$23,968
$241
61.58%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Bachelor's Degree
$35,937
$22,580
$227
62.83%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$43,265
$27,313
$275
63.13%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Animal Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$34,276
$22,453
$226
65.51%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$33,880
$22,853
$230
67.45%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$34,753
$23,968
$241
68.97%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Bachelor's Degree
$35,107
$24,526
$247
69.86%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Bachelor's Degree
$36,202
$25,640
$258
70.83%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$33,511
$23,968
$241
71.52%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$33,507
$24,188
$243
72.19%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$34,251
$25,083
$252
73.23%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree
$35,487
$27,313
$275
76.96%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree
$32,524
$27,870
$280
85.69%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's Degree
$26,590
$23,689
$238
89.09%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$30,727
$27,615
$278
89.87%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Plant Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
$26,572
$25,919
$261
97.54%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Music
Bachelor's Degree
$30,246
$31,168
$314
103.05%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Engineering, General
Bachelor's Degree
$62,972
$23,968
$241
38.06%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$50,956
$22,853
$230
44.85%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$56,768
$27,870
$280
49.09%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Agriculture, General
Bachelor's Degree
$40,680
$23,147
$233
56.90%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$47,232
$28,045
$282
59.38%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$39,108
$23,244
$234
59.43%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$43,967
$27,870
$280
63.39%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$37,229
$25,640
$258
68.87%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$34,991
$26,057
$262
74.47%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$52,658
$39,568
$398
75.14%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Music
Bachelor's Degree
$38,024
$30,100
$303
79.16%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$29,861
$24,643
$248
82.52%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$34,393
$28,427
$286
82.66%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Bachelor's Degree
$36,114
$30,100
$303
83.34%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$34,968
$31,493
$317
90.06%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$34,197
$31,075
$313
90.87%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Bachelor's Degree
$31,341
$28,695
$289
91.56%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$31,301
$29,375
$296
93.85%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,126
$28,427
$286
94.36%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Bachelor's Degree
$30,077
$30,100
$303
100.07%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$28,883
$34,224
$344
118.49%
The University of Tennessee-Martin
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$21,942
$30,693
$309
139.88%
University of Memphis
Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree
$56,624
$21,516
$217
38.00%
University of Memphis
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree
$46,071
$18,115
$182
39.32%
University of Memphis
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$71,170
$28,625
$288
40.22%
University of Memphis
Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree
$60,252
$25,300
$255
41.99%
University of Memphis
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$74,317
$33,165
$334
44.63%
University of Memphis
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
$61,822
$29,019
$292
46.94%
University of Memphis
Finance and Financial Management Services
Bachelor's Degree
$52,865
$27,313
$275
51.66%
University of Memphis
Civil Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
$64,884
$34,001
$342
52.40%
University of Memphis
Biology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$39,832
$21,181
$213
53.18%
University of Memphis
Music
Bachelor's Degree
$37,260
$20,066
$202
53.86%
University of Memphis
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bachelor's Degree
$48,666
$26,755
$269
54.98%
University of Memphis
Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's Degree
$51,246
$28,204
$284
55.04%
University of Memphis
Business/Managerial Economics
Bachelor's Degree
$47,641
$27,870
$280
58.50%
University of Memphis
Management Information Systems and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$55,414
$32,608
$328
58.84%
University of Memphis
Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
$40,509
$24,247
$244
59.86%
University of Memphis
Hospitality Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degree
$45,725
$30,100
$303
65.83%
University of Memphis
International Business
Bachelor's Degree
$47,495
$31,772
$320
66.90%
University of Memphis
Engineering Technology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$67,322
$45,707
$460
67.89%
University of Memphis
Marketing
Bachelor's Degree
$40,479
$30,040
$302
74.21%
University of Memphis
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Bachelor's Degree
$41,429
$31,326
$315
75.61%
University of Memphis
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Bachelor's Degree
$37,623
$29,542
$297
78.52%
University of Memphis
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
$37,950
$30,100
$303
79.31%
University of Memphis
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's Degree
$37,940
$30,520
$307
80.44%
University of Memphis
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor's Degree
$33,975
$27,870
$280
82.03%
University of Memphis
History
Bachelor's Degree
$32,684
$27,870
$280
85.27%
University of Memphis
Journalism
Bachelor's Degree
$33,122
$30,100
$303
90.88%
University of Memphis
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's Degree
$31,211
$29,542
$297
94.65%
University of Memphis
Social Work
Bachelor's Degree
$37,971
$35,952
$362
94.68%
University of Memphis
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's Degree
$35,196
$33,723
$339
95.81%
University of Memphis
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's Degree
$35,535
$34,559
$348
97.25%
University of Memphis
Psychology, General
Bachelor's Degree
$31,573
$31,632
$318
100.19%
University of Memphis
English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's Degree
$28,176
$28,427
$286
100.89%
University of Memphis
Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree
$28,008
$28,985
$292
103.49%
University of Memphis
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree
$28,660
$30,385
$306
106.02%
University of Memphis
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Bachelor's Degree
$25,344
$28,598
$288
112.84%
University of Memphis
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree
$28,748
$35,395
$356
123.12%
University of Memphis
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Bachelor's Degree
$23,720
$30,100
$303
126.89%
Volunteer State Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate Degree
$37,994
$8,629
$87
22.71%
Volunteer State Community College
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree
$44,080
$10,591
$107
24.03%
Volunteer State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$32,118
$8,082
$81
25.16%
Volunteer State Community College
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree
$39,621
$12,592
$127
31.78%
Walters State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree
$51,182
$3,902
$39
7.62%
Walters State Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree
$25,275
$6,131
$62
24.26%