12
Schools Ranked
$29,201
Avg. Program Earnings
57.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate
Top 12 Schools
| # | School | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | School Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$41,937 | 92.7% | private-nonprofit |
| 2 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
|
$35,307 | 73.5% | public |
| 3 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
|
$31,702 | 53.1% | public |
| 4 |
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$30,650 | 33.0% | public |
| 5 |
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
|
$29,685 | 71.7% | private-nonprofit |
| 6 |
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee
|
$28,960 | 44.5% | public |
| 7 |
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
|
$28,515 | 54.0% | public |
| 8 |
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee
|
$28,055 | 49.9% | public |
| 9 |
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, Tennessee
|
$25,774 | 54.8% | public |
| 10 |
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
|
$25,194 | 49.4% | public |
| 11 |
Johnson University
Knoxville, Tennessee
|
$24,035 | 62.2% | private-nonprofit |
| 12 |
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee
|
$20,596 | 46.4% | private-nonprofit |
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