Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Tuskegee University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Tuskegee University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $76,638 | $95,915 | -5% | #168 of 258 | #48 | $28,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,759 | $93,694 | +2% | #115 of 318 | #30 | $30,500 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | $87,107 | -4% | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,874 | — | — | — | — | $29,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $74,078 | -3% | #377 of 796 | #211 | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $46,303 | $73,435 | -3% | #15 of 27 | #11 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,123 | $67,529 | -1% | #459 of 1176 | #197 | $28,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $16,884 | $66,391 | +5% | #175 of 565 | #67 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $51,473 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Psychology | $25,589 | $45,053 | -11% | #800 of 1027 | #450 | $28,250 |
| Biology | $14,102 | $40,867 | -29% | #819 of 841 | #785 | $30,000 |
| Animal Sciences | $24,211 | $39,949 | -20% | #75 of 78 | #58 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $26,437 | — | — | — | — | $32,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Tuskegee University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $93,161
- Avg rent near campus: $954/mo — vs ~$597/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 36088 (8.0% cap, Tuskegee)
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🏆 Where Tuskegee University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,594 | $19,594 |
| Room | $5,376 | |
| Board | $5,304 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $43,454 | $43,454 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Tuskegee University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology