Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (33 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lincoln Memorial University
Austin Peay State University$30,708$37,417$17,5000.57
Nashville State Community College$29,280$38,052$13,3090.45
Southwest Tennessee Community College$28,980$32,601$8,7500.30
Jackson State Community College$27,378$31,336$5,5000.20
Motlow State Community College$26,915$35,213$5,5000.20
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$8,675$30,708$17,500
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$4,498$29,280$13,309
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$4,550$28,980$8,750
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$4,516$27,378$5,500
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$4,536$26,915$5,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lincoln Memorial University, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.