University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee · Public · 12,701 undergraduates
All 62 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 129 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,607 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,968 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,923 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,384 |
| $110k and up | $18,691 |
| All families (average) | $12,397 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,126 | +$15,317 | clears the bar | $24,900 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,444 | +$40,635 | clears the bar | $23,963 | 0.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $49,707 | +$14,898 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $113,843 | +$79,034 | clears the bar | $29,480 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,700 | +$10,891 | clears the bar | $24,875 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,045 | +$30,236 | clears the bar | $22,247 | 0.7 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $56,248 | +$21,439 | clears the bar | $36,355 | 1.7 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $81,169 | +$46,360 | clears the bar | $92,250 | 2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,132 | +$30,323 | clears the bar | $23,550 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,399 | +$18,590 | clears the bar | $25,941 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,784 | +$18,975 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,468 | +$32,659 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $115,610 | +$80,801 | clears the bar | $43,576 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $96,546 | +$61,737 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,383 | +$6,574 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 3.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 62 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.