Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,651
44th percentile (40th in TN)
Sample Size
44
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Tennessee State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Tennessee State University graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 44th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions masters 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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Tennessee State University$61,651$73,169
Belmont University$75,902$74,337
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center$68,639$77,005
Milligan University$66,275$65,954
National Median$64,132

Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,320$75,902
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$68,639
Milligan University
Milligan
$39,350$66,275

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.