Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 1,836 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,770 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,960 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,910 |
| $75k to $110k | $37,103 |
| $110k and up | $31,878 |
| All families (average) | $28,585 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,838 | +$43,029 | clears the bar | $21,920 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,036 | +$15,227 | clears the bar | $22,810 | 1.5 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $35,556 | +$747 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 26.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,563 | +$2,754 | clears the bar | $24,589 | 8.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $72,062 | +$37,253 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $78,973 | +$44,164 | clears the bar | $25,982 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,042 | +$14,233 | clears the bar | $21,545 | 1.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $82,950 | +$48,141 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $29,279 | -$5,530 | falls short | $23,104 | n/a |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,744 | +$21,935 | clears the bar | $22,072 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 84% 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.