Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville worth it?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 715 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in recording arts technology; arts, entertainment, and media management; and cinematography and film.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$16,696
Median earnings 4 years after
$32,154
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,544
Average net price
$24,700
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
715
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,712
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $14,477 | $31,742 | 479 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $20,964 | $33,379 | 363 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Associate | $17,881 | $29,815 | 63 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 495 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | Associate | 163 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | Associate | 29 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Associate | 12 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. 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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