Is Middle Tennessee State University worth it?
Middle Tennessee State University is a public, four-year institution in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (midsize city). It awarded 6,414 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, multi studies and aeronautics science and technology.
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Federal context for Middle Tennessee State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,819
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,525
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,541
Average net price
$13,359
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
6,414
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
16,301
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $45,074 | $54,747 | 343 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,877 | $45,155 | 259 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $27,172 | $46,349 | 258 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,608 | $63,928 | 240 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $38,272 | $49,997 | 216 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,433 | $43,826 | 210 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $30,659 | $49,932 | 182 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,952 | $55,481 | 172 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $43,909 | $80,424 | 171 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,986 | $56,659 | 150 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,657 | $46,252 | 144 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,966 | $48,608 | 137 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,839 | $75,061 | 124 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,612 | $60,217 | 118 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $52,200 | $56,781 | 113 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 402 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | Bachelor's | 388 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 277 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 269 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 238 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 199 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Music Management | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Music Technology | Bachelor's | 132 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 6,080 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 5,612 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 3,743 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 3,469 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 2,665 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 2,540 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 2,139 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 2,038 |
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Sources: federal figures for Middle 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page