Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee · Public · 8,698 undergraduates
All 38 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,815 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,445 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,861 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,245 |
| $110k and up | $18,936 |
| All families (average) | $14,246 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,264 | +$8,455 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,762 | +$36,953 | clears the bar | $15,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $84,267 | +$49,458 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,642 | +$25,833 | clears the bar | $17,122 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,220 | +$14,411 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $90,521 | +$55,712 | clears the bar | $17,855 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,302 | +$61,493 | clears the bar | $19,050 | 0.3 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $51,745 | +$16,936 | clears the bar | $21,902 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,530 | +$15,721 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,085 | +$17,276 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's Degree | $77,658 | +$42,849 | clears the bar | $22,087 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,179 | +$59,370 | clears the bar | $19,367 | 0.3 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $78,646 | +$43,837 | clears the bar | $20,770 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,411 | +$32,602 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $42,830 | +$8,021 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 38 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.