Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 846 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,609 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,088 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,647 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,043 |
| $110k and up | $18,980 |
| All families (average) | $14,836 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,084 | +$36,275 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,103 | +$26,294 | clears the bar | $21,599 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $75,960 | +$41,151 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $37,118 | +$2,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,925 | +$12,116 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,782 | +$35,973 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,564 | +$26,755 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.