SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee · Private, for-profit · 1,712 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,154 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,394 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,089 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,006 |
| $110k and up | $27,402 |
| All families (average) | $24,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,742 | -$3,067 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $33,379 | -$1,430 | falls short | $17,919 | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Associate's Degree | $29,815 | -$4,994 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 61% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.