Is Fisk University worth it?
Fisk University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 135 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, computer and information sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$28,698
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,830
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,454
Average net price
$32,020
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
135
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,035
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,089 | $63,733 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $50,768 | N/A |
| Biology, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's | 9 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Physics, General | Master's | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | Master's | 6 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fisk University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page