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

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration professional's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville$130,531
Lipscomb University$108,662$131,065
East Tennessee State University$96,490$126,489
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center$89,655$129,604
National Median$102,565

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Programs in Tennessee

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$38,824$108,662
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$9,950$96,490
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$89,655

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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, approximately 21% 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.