Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.9%
- Retention Rate
- 73.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,859
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,442
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 50.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $206/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,477 | $237,447 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $94,408 | $59,445 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $87,604 | $44,053 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $74,576 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $70,009 | $61,968 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,592 | $87,258 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $56,867 | $23,370 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $55,286 | $194,983 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $54,748 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $53,984 | |
| Engineering Technology, General. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $51,712 | $19,558 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $49,854 | $30,750 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $45,852 | $14,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $44,971 | $35,553 |
Outcomes Overview
ETSU graduates earn a median of $44,859 ten years after graduation, which creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 43% with typical debt loads of $19,442. Monthly loan payments of $206 represent about 5.5% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences reputation opens doors to stable healthcare careers, where many graduates find employment in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices across Appalachia. With 95.4% of graduates finding employment and reasonable debt burdens relative to earning potential, ETSU delivers a strong return on investment, particularly for students pursuing medical, pharmacy, or nursing careers in underserved rural communities.