The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, Tennessee · Public · 864 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,335 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,071 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,343 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,336 |
| $110k and up | $17,135 |
| All families (average) | $12,798 |
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 | $59,648 | +$24,839 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1 yr |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $39,192 | +$4,383 | clears the bar | $22,850 | 5.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $45,980 | +$11,171 | clears the bar | $23,425 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,072 | +$3,263 | clears the bar | $18,825 | 5.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.