The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Southern is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 864 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,924 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 36.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $21,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.81x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,798 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,924
Graduation Rate
36.3%
Median Debt
$21,500
Average Net Price
$12,798
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.81x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
864
Admission Rate
86.7%
Average SAT
1083
Retention Rate
77.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$10,924
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,924
Pell Grant Rate
36.3%
Federal Loan Rate
26.9%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,335
Income $30K–$48K
$12,071
Income $48K–$75K
$15,343
Income $110K+
$17,135

Student Demographics

Women
63.2%
White
75.0%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.3%

Accreditations

Programs (20)

Bachelor (10)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $59,648 36
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 15
Behavioral Sciences Not reported 14
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 12
Registered Nursing $45,980 10
Sports & Fitness $39,192 8
Public Health Not reported 7
Biology Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 3
Psychology $38,072 Not reported

Master (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 16
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 9
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Special Education Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Management Information Systems Bachelor 2
Teacher Education Bachelor 1
English Language & Literature Bachelor 1
Homeland Security Bachelor 1

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