Cost of Tennessee State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,814 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,048 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $22,848 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,568 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,220 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,154 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,076 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,897 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,833 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,005 |
| $110,001+ | $14,917 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Tennessee State University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Tennessee State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | $68,142 | — |
| Computer Science | 51 | $67,363 | $25,125 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 | $66,341 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 43 | $53,435 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 35 | $52,103 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 226 | $44,679 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 82 | $43,985 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | 60 | $43,245 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 49 | $43,186 | $23,500 |
| Political Science and Government | 34 | $41,058 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 80 | $41,019 | $22,000 |
| Biology | 80 | $40,952 | $19,276 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 28 | $37,042 | — |
| Psychology | 90 | $36,837 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 91 | $36,683 | $26,000 |
| Agriculture | 59 | $35,509 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | $35,233 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 85 | $32,482 | $21,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 19 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 26 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | — | — |
| Social Work | 31 | — | — |
| Sociology | 19 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 15 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
Master's degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 11 | $109,567 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $82,863 | $21,914 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 23 | $74,672 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 58 | $67,645 | $51,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 57 | $57,743 | $39,750 |
| Social Work | 32 | $55,884 | $20,500 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 16 | — | — |
| Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 31 | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 197 | — | — |
| Engineering | 23 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 13 | — | — |
| Psychology | 21 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 61 | — | — |
| Public Health | 17 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (8)
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 66 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 46 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 23 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $10,211 | 88% | $48,116 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $9,049 | 96% | $48,900 |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $16,830 | 76% | $52,901 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $14,208 | 86% | $48,646 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $15,026 | 81% | $56,442 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | $12,192 | 72% | $52,227 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $12,562 | 69% | $52,702 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | Pulaski | $6,690 | 87% | $46,623 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Tennessee State University admits 70% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,000 on the SAT.
How much does Tennessee State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,814 a year (tuition and fees: $9,048 in-state, $22,848 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,154 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,076.
How much do Tennessee State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,151 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 32nd of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is mechanical engineering ($68,142 a year after graduation).
What is Tennessee State University's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 34% of first-year students return for a second year.