Public Research University
Tennessee State University
Public Research University in Nashville, TN. Six-year graduation rate 35%. Median 10-year earnings $42,730.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Tennessee State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$42,730
Median debt at grad
$27,000
Mobility score
2.9
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
34.7%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $42,730 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 35%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Debt-to-income ratio 0.63 — elevated (above 0.60)
- ! Graduation rate 35% — below national average
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How we evaluate Tennessee State University
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Post-grad earnings
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