The University of the South
Sewanee, Tennessee · Private, nonprofit · 1,607 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,485 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,704 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,746 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,563 |
| $110k and up | $38,762 |
| All families (average) | $27,872 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $87,762 | +$52,953 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,715 | +$23,906 | clears the bar | $17,148 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,695 | +$12,886 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $72,682 | +$37,873 | clears the bar | $24,267 | 0.6 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $35,204 | +$395 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $70,907 | +$36,098 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $59,821 | +$25,012 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,164 | +$23,355 | clears the bar | $21,175 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.