Is East Tennessee State University worth it?
East Tennessee State University is a public, four-year institution in Johnson City, Tennessee (small city). It awarded 3,339 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,962
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,033
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,859
Average net price
$15,983
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
3,339
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
10,004
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,459 | $74,311 | 557 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $93,524 | $105,444 | 222 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,041 | $55,719 | 180 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,403 | $42,358 | 136 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,474 | $44,738 | 134 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,768 | $47,821 | 115 |
| Social Work | Master's | $43,035 | $53,352 | 114 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $96,490 | $129,821 | 114 |
| Medicine | First professional | $60,144 | $110,348 | 111 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $35,632 | $58,583 | 99 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $30,097 | $43,998 | 98 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $52,008 | $82,073 | 96 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,380 | $41,570 | 94 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,888 | $99,765 | 92 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $48,671 | $62,853 | 78 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 443 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 105 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 75 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 36% | 8,819 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 4,274 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 2,264 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,336 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 1,259 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 1,193 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 1,031 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 905 |
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Sources: federal figures for East Tennessee State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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