Colleges in Tennessee: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
43
Avg In-State Tuition
$24,786
Avg 10yr Earnings
$50,098
Avg Debt
$22,857
Tennessee vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Tennessee
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Sciences University | Private Nonprofit | $11,212 | $72,529 | 15.2 |
| Christian Brothers University | Private Nonprofit | $9,854 | $57,478 | 13.6 |
| Vanderbilt University | Private Nonprofit | $15,846 | $91,565 | 13.4 |
| Le Moyne-Owen College | Private Nonprofit | $7,099 | $35,594 | 11.5 |
| Austin Peay State University | Public | $9,735 | $44,301 | 10.4 |
| American Baptist College | Private Nonprofit | $9,216 | $41,216 | 10.2 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Public | $10,701 | $44,213 | 9.3 |
| University of Memphis | Public | $12,397 | $48,458 | 8.8 |
| Bethel University | Private Nonprofit | $12,595 | $47,482 | 8.4 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Public | $13,359 | $48,541 | 8.1 |
Most Affordable in Tennessee
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne-Owen College | $7,099 | $35,594 |
| American Baptist College | $9,216 | $41,216 |
| Austin Peay State University | $9,735 | $44,301 |
| Christian Brothers University | $9,854 | $57,478 |
| Mid-South Christian College | $10,172 | N/A |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,701 | $44,213 |
| Lane College | $10,904 | $31,670 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | $11,212 | $72,529 |
| Strayer University-Tennessee | $11,645 | $40,092 |
| University of Memphis | $12,397 | $48,458 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Tennessee
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $91,565 | $14,000 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | $72,529 | $29,500 |
| Rhodes College | $66,651 | $21,761 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $66,318 | $12,500 |
| The University of the South | $64,911 | $22,855 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $60,249 | $20,500 |
| King University | $59,831 | $22,750 |
| Cumberland University | $57,687 | $17,952 |
| Christian Brothers University | $57,478 | $27,000 |
| Belmont University | $55,930 | $20,500 |
Public vs Private in Tennessee
Public (11 schools)
Avg Net Price: $12,569
Avg 10yr Earnings: $48,931
Private Nonprofit (30 schools)
Avg Net Price: $18,948
Avg 10yr Earnings: $51,402
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.