Is Tennessee State University worth it?
Tennessee State University is a public, four-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 1,236 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, educational leadership and administration and psychology.
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Federal context for Tennessee State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,092
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,808
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,730
Average net price
$15,796
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
1,236
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
4,848
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,077 | $57,083 | 128 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,555 | $46,062 | 101 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $25,140 | $43,121 | 97 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $34,756 | $45,886 | 77 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,735 | $46,721 | 69 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,722 | $45,568 | 62 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $33,862 | $48,365 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,800 | $87,602 | 61 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $73,220 | $82,654 | 58 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $51,545 | $59,413 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $96,748 | $115,908 | 51 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $61,651 | $69,241 | 44 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | Bachelor's | $32,793 | $42,524 | 42 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $44,192 | $56,729 | 38 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,672 | $59,855 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 87 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 48 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 38 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 34% | 4,097 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 1,799 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 992 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 881 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 863 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 656 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 505 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 465 |
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completion rate
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Sources: federal figures for 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