East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Public four-year university in Johnson City, TN that costs an average of $14,208 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 55% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,208
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,646
PublicSmall city10,004 undergraduates
Cost of ETSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,869 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,994 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,194 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,486 |
| Books and supplies | $1,350 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,208 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,262 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,229 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,336 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,078 |
| $110,001+ | $20,789 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ETSU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,144 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 470–580 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,384 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,646 |
| Rank in Tennessee (earnings) | 28th of 42 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,636 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $212 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 40% |
| Students with federal loans | 34% |
Majors and programs at ETSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (51)
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 157 | $99,347 | $55,260 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 132 | $63,945 | $30,750 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 66 | $59,878 | $30,000 |
| Public Health | 183 | $58,972 | $37,257 |
| Social Work | 135 | $50,734 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 24 | $48,849 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 70 | $47,999 | $27,250 |
| Human Services | 24 | $47,130 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 53 | $45,860 | $44,640 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | $44,183 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Biology | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 17 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 35 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 63 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 32 | — | — |
| Data Science | 2 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 24 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 27 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 15 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 14 | — | — |
| History | 22 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 12 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 8 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 46 | $96,090 | $61,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 57 | $86,282 | $49,843 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 77 | $73,788 | $98,090 |
| Biology | 16 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health | 21 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 106 | $90,312 | $222,744 |
| Medicine | 132 | $60,468 | $225,746 |
Graduate certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 27 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 13 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 41 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 24 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 1 | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 24 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 4 | — | — |
| Public Health | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 31 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 11 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $15,026 | 81% | $56,442 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $16,830 | 76% | $52,901 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | $12,192 | 72% | $52,227 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $9,049 | 96% | $48,900 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $12,562 | 69% | $52,702 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $10,211 | 88% | $48,116 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville | $12,154 | 70% | $47,151 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | $18,314 | 42% | $65,090 |
About ETSU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnson City, TN |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 10,004 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | etsu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ETSU's acceptance rate?
East Tennessee State University admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,144 on the SAT.
How much does ETSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,869 a year (tuition and fees: $10,994 in-state, $15,194 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,208 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,262.
How much do ETSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,646 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($70,922 a year after graduation).
What is ETSU's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.