East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee · Public · 10,004 undergraduates
Of 53 programs with reported earnings, 51 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,433 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,289 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,400 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,588 |
| $110k and up | $21,193 |
| All families (average) | $15,983 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,311 | +$39,502 | clears the bar | $19,558 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,358 | +$7,549 | clears the bar | $16,387 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,719 | +$20,910 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,821 | +$13,012 | clears the bar | $21,928 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $105,444 | +$70,635 | clears the bar | $44,053 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,738 | +$9,929 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,167 | +$22,358 | clears the bar | $19,625 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,073 | +$47,264 | clears the bar | $23,370 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99,765 | +$64,956 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $76,210 | +$41,401 | clears the bar | $35,553 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,998 | +$9,189 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.5 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $129,821 | +$95,012 | clears the bar | $237,447 | 2.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,570 | +$6,761 | clears the bar | $21,274 | 3.1 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $58,583 | +$23,774 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $53,352 | +$18,543 | clears the bar | $44,220 | 2.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 53 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.