Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 16,301 undergraduates. Admits 69% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($18,057) equals 34% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($52,702).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 80% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $45,715 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $52,702 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,057 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
124 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 12 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 4 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 8 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 | — | — | — |
| Economics | 17 | — | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 38 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 41 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 31 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 8 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Middle Tennessee State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Middle Tennessee State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $12,562 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Middle Tennessee State University graduates earn?
- Former Middle Tennessee State University students earn a median of $52,702 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University?
- 54% of Middle Tennessee State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Middle Tennessee State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Middle Tennessee State University is $18,057. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
