The University of Tennessee Southern— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,924
in 2021+16% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 16% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 50% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 29% | $2,988 |
| 1999 | — | — | 22% | $2,874 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24% | $2,813 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14% | $3,313 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | $3,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16% | $3,750 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29% | $4,376 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17% | $4,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32% | $4,563 |
| 2007 | — | — | 30% | $4,375 |
| 2008 | $33,700 | — | 86% | $4,875 |
| 2009 | — | — | 85% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $29,600 | $25,505 | 85% | $7,250 |
| 2011 | — | $26,719 | 85% | $8,000 |
| 2012 | $29,100 | $11,428 | 49% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $28,800 | $12,760 | 33% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $32,200 | $15,276 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $32,700 | $18,635 | 45% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $17,940 | 38% | $10,500 |
| 2017 | — | $21,773 | 43% | $12,300 |
| 2018 | — | $19,320 | 34% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $18,723 | 37% | $10,250 |
| 2020 | — | $18,859 | 36% | $9,500 |
| 2021 | $38,924 | $19,509 | 32% | $11,175 |
| 2022 | — | $19,613 | 34% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,725 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | — | $15,133 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,798 | 37% | — |