Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,894
27th percentile (60th in TN)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Tennessee State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tennessee State University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 27th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tennessee State University$48,894$52,705
Baptist Health Sciences University$57,633$56,046$31,1760.54
East Tennessee State University$48,671$24,5680.50
Austin Peay State University$47,809$25,5000.53
South College$43,775
National Median$60,447$27,0000.45

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis
$13,846$57,633$31,176
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$48,671$24,568
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$8,675$47,809$25,500
South College
Knoxville
$17,935$43,775

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 Tennessee State University, approximately 52% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.