Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs in Tennessee
Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville State Community College | Nashville | $46,693 | $13,309 |
| 2 | Tusculum University | Greeneville | $46,505 | $19,500 |
| 3 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $44,250 | $17,500 |
| 4 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga | $43,457 | $12,704 |
| 5 | Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville | $43,412 | $8,750 |
| 6 | Cumberland University | Lebanon | $43,271 | $10,050 |
| 7 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin | $43,145 | $8,750 |
| 8 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma | $41,299 | $5,500 |
| 9 | Walters State Community College | Morristown | $40,973 | $5,500 |
| 10 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia | $40,271 | $8,517 |
| 11 | Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg | $39,749 | $7,722 |
| 12 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville | $39,633 | $6,000 |
| 13 | Roane State Community College | Harriman | $39,122 | $8,721 |
| 14 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson | $37,533 | $5,500 |
| 15 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis | $35,883 | $8,750 |
| 16 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $35,843 | $12,000 |
| 17 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland | $35,460 | $10,625 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.