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Political Science and Government programs in Tennessee

Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Vanderbilt UniversityNashville$102,789$12,000
2The University of the SouthSewanee$72,682$24,267
3Rhodes CollegeMemphis$72,062$26,500
4The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga$63,654$22,150
5The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville$60,073$20,500
6Tennessee State UniversityNashville$54,008$27,000
7The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin$52,029Not available
8Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro$50,169$23,250
9University of MemphisMemphis$50,070$24,450
10Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville$49,898Not available
11Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville$48,840$25,500
12East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City$48,452$23,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.