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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Tennessee Technological University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 41st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). 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 Tennessee Technological 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $69,291 | $98,978 | -9% | #129 of 189 | #93 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $73,453 | $94,179 | -6% | #202 of 258 | #104 | $19,367 |
| Chemical Engineering | $60,300 | $91,580 | -7% | #120 of 158 | #74 | $13,500 |
| Computer Science | $63,180 | $90,521 | -15% | #241 of 349 | #187 | $17,855 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,228 | $84,267 | -9% | #298 of 318 | #161 | $19,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,577 | $78,646 | -9% | #209 of 233 | #128 | $20,770 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,622 | $77,658 | -4% | #20 of 34 | #14 | $22,087 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,379 | $71,762 | -19% | #932 of 966 | #882 | $15,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,530 | $67,411 | -12% | #538 of 796 | #432 | $15,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $41,176 | $66,535 | -20% | #384 of 452 | #314 | $16,087 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | $65,900 | -15% | #70 of 84 | #63 | — |
| Marketing | $39,990 | $64,892 | -6% | #296 of 516 | #195 | $16,177 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,994 | $60,642 | -11% | #774 of 1176 | #574 | $17,122 |
| Chemistry | — | $57,088 | -12% | #178 of 209 | #149 | $19,100 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $53,479 | -11% | #111 of 138 | #87 | — |
| Agriculture | $33,508 | $52,085 | -3% | #26 of 43 | #17 | $14,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,170 | $50,530 | -7% | #389 of 610 | #280 | $14,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,105 | $49,898 | -21% | #522 of 565 | #448 | — |
| Biology | $25,087 | $49,220 | -14% | #710 of 841 | #587 | $15,500 |
| History | $24,659 | $47,111 | -7% | #315 of 459 | #215 | $16,960 |
| Music | $44,635 | $46,253 | +8% | #99 of 268 | #56 | $15,250 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $28,828 | $45,909 | -17% | #21 of 22 | #19 | $16,750 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $29,936 | $45,348 | +0% | #19 of 37 | #14 | $11,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $44,906 | -18% | #252 of 265 | #212 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,678 | $44,846 | -15% | #385 of 476 | #339 | $18,000 |
| Psychology | $28,394 | $44,043 | -13% | #837 of 1027 | #664 | $13,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,034 | $43,264 | -9% | #566 of 680 | #480 | $13,000 |
| Sociology | $35,293 | $42,830 | -19% | #422 of 462 | #371 | $15,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $40,380 | -17% | #495 of 576 | #431 | $19,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $29,114 | $39,565 | -18% | #43 of 49 | #43 | $18,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,231 | $37,730 | -9% | #303 of 423 | #227 | $13,500 |
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.
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🏆 Where Tennessee Technological 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 | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Room | $6,168 | |
| Board | $6,108 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,266 | $37,298 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,641 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,325 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,405 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,795 |
| $110,001+ | $18,329 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology