Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee · Public · 4,848 undergraduates
All 32 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,005 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,840 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,579 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,624 |
| $110k and up | $20,099 |
| All families (average) | $15,796 |
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 | $57,083 | +$22,274 | clears the bar | $27,968 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,721 | +$11,912 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,855 | +$25,046 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $48,365 | +$13,556 | clears the bar | $28,750 | 2.1 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $59,413 | +$24,604 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,062 | +$11,253 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,121 | +$8,312 | clears the bar | $29,250 | 3.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,886 | +$11,077 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,568 | +$10,759 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,231 | +$18,422 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $87,602 | +$52,793 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $69,241 | +$34,432 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $67,292 | +$32,483 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $63,629 | +$28,820 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,503 | +$7,694 | clears the bar | $26,751 | 3.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.