Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public · 16,301 undergraduates
Of 70 programs with reported earnings, 69 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,289 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,273 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,007 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,935 |
| $110k and up | $19,046 |
| All families (average) | $13,359 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $49,997 | +$15,188 | clears the bar | $20,802 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,928 | +$29,119 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,826 | +$9,017 | clears the bar | $19,940 | 2.2 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $80,424 | +$45,615 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99,846 | +$65,037 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,608 | +$13,799 | clears the bar | $19,574 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,659 | +$21,850 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,999 | +$9,190 | clears the bar | $20,083 | 2.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,481 | +$20,672 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $46,349 | +$11,540 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,252 | +$11,443 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,155 | +$10,346 | clears the bar | $22,795 | 2.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,701 | +$31,892 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,747 | +$19,938 | clears the bar | $23,044 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,061 | +$40,252 | clears the bar | $25,696 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 70 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.