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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · Public · General
Tennessee State University is a public institution in Nashville, TN. With a 93% admission rate and 1,068 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 6,498 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 33% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
93%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,068
Enrollment
6,498
Completion Rate
33%
Cost of Attendance
$23,828
In-State Tuition
$8,568
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,284
Programs
22
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,331 | $78,099 | $23,828 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,828 | — | $23,828 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,620 | $68,010 | $23,828 | 2.3x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,628 | $61,218 | $23,828 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,894 | $63,262 | $23,828 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,077 | $55,205 | $23,828 | 1.7x | |
| 7 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,134 | $54,837 | $23,828 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,716 | $60,054 | $23,828 | 1.6x | |
| 9 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,206 | $42,765 | $23,828 | 1.5x | |
| 10 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,884 | — | $23,828 | 1.5x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,756 | $45,926 | $23,828 | 1.5x | |
| 12 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,255 | $43,651 | $23,828 | 1.4x | |
| 13 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,862 | $41,776 | $23,828 | 1.4x | |
| 14 | Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,793 | $37,876 | $23,828 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,555 | $48,027 | $23,828 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,735 | $40,136 | $23,828 | 1.3x | |
| 17 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,672 | $40,944 | $23,828 | 1.3x | |
| 18 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,449 | $39,205 | $23,828 | 1.2x | |
| 19 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,140 | $40,921 | $23,828 | 1.1x | |
| 20 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,722 | $39,832 | $23,828 | 1.0x | |
| 21 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,868 | — | $23,828 | 1.0x |