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.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $102,789 | $12,000 |
| 2 | The University of the South | Sewanee | $72,682 | $24,267 |
| 3 | Rhodes College | Memphis | $72,062 | $26,500 |
| 4 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $63,654 | $22,150 |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | $60,073 | $20,500 |
| 6 | Tennessee State University | Nashville | $54,008 | $27,000 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $52,029 | Not available |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $50,169 | $23,250 |
| 9 | University of Memphis | Memphis | $50,070 | $24,450 |
| 10 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $49,898 | Not available |
| 11 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | $48,840 | $25,500 |
| 12 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $48,452 | $23,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.