Milligan University
Milligan, TN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Milligan, Tennessee, Milligan University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 818 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,641 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 61.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $25,219, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.85x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,365 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Sports & Fitness, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,641
Graduation Rate
61.7%
Median Debt
$25,219
Average Net Price
$21,365
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.55x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.85x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
818
Admission Rate
72.3%
Average SAT
1189
Retention Rate
81.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$40,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,450
Pell Grant Rate
24.0%
Federal Loan Rate
45.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,118
Income $30K–$48K
$14,635
Income $48K–$75K
$16,351
Income $110K+
$26,390
Student Demographics
Women
62.3%
White
71.3%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
72.1%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs, Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Bachelor (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $59,605 | 42 |
| Sports & Fitness | $55,866 | 24 |
| Psychology | $46,990 | 24 |
| Teacher Education | $44,167 | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 14 |
| Registered Nursing | $82,961 | 14 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 5 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | $44,175 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $68,350 | 33 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 26 |
| Education | $48,794 | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | $92,594 | 17 |
| Mental Health Services | $47,566 | 15 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $43,743 | 13 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 9 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 10 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Master | 2 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Doctoral | 2 |
| Social Work | Bachelor | 2 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Master | 1 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Tennessee
- Highest Earning Colleges in Tennessee
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Tennessee
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Tennessee
- Most Affordable Colleges in Tennessee
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