C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Tennessee-Martin

4-Year Public
📍 Martin, Tennessee 38238
The University of Tennessee-Martin campus, Martin, TN
The University of Tennessee-Martin campus, Martin, TN. Photo: Benjamin Hunt, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
D
36/100

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

6,941
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87%
Acceptance Rate
$11,151
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near The University of Tennessee-Martin ▼

8% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (38238) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (38237).

Avg Home Value
$222,735
Avg Monthly Rent
$961
1-Year Change
+8.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Tennessee-Martin, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,213
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,863
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,024
Median debt at graduation
52.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,120
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
34.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 23rd 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 The University of Tennessee-Martin

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Engineering$63,746$87,043-3%#33 of 57#18$29,750
Computer Science$46,710$79,403-26%#304 of 349#273—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,727$77,092-13%#845 of 966#655$23,362
Finance and Financial Management Services$45,325$64,840-22%#399 of 452#344$20,251
Biology$25,185$63,410+11%#228 of 841#92$20,607
Accounting and Related Services$48,101$59,150-22%#734 of 796#660$21,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,279$54,552-20%#977 of 1176#859$22,369
Political Science and Government—$52,029-18%#488 of 565#388—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,587$49,817-9%#420 of 610#312$20,750
History—$49,555-2%#261 of 459#131—
Marketing$36,397$48,255-30%#500 of 516#487$17,048
Agriculture$39,438$47,956-11%#35 of 43#30$19,400
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$33,543$46,540-17%#28 of 29#26$22,997
Criminal Justice and Corrections$32,167$46,142-17%#590 of 660#519$21,443
Music—$44,910+5%#115 of 268#74—
Communication and Media Studies$26,803$44,231-22%#580 of 660#515$21,650
Social Work$34,240$42,811-17%#398 of 420#381$23,804
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,834$42,481-10%#590 of 680#518$19,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$32,674$40,862-27%#201 of 207#197$24,841
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$29,288$39,914-18%#42 of 49#41$26,875
Visual and Performing Arts$25,660$37,930-9%#51 of 68#38$19,401
Psychology$27,433$36,507-28%#1016 of 1027#999$25,189
Agricultural Business and Management$36,242————$15,500

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.

🏆 Where The University of Tennessee-Martin Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
of 12 schools
#15
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
of 40 schools
#17
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
of 19 schools
#19
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
of 93 schools
#27
Agriculture, General
of 50 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,546 $14,586
Room $3,380
Board $3,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,588 $29,628

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
43%
Take Out Loans
$11,151
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,949
$30,001 - $48,000$8,583
$48,001 - $75,000$12,457
$75,001 - $110,000$14,476
$110,001+$15,325

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 163 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 150 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 148 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 105 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 75 grads/yr Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General 61 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 54 grads/yr Agriculture, General 53 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 37 grads/yr Finance, General 33 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 25 grads/yr Accounting 25 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 24 grads/yr Psychology, General 23 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22 grads/yr Social Work 21 grads/yr Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 19 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 16 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from The University of Tennessee-Martin's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,941
Total Students
63%
Women
72%
Traditional Age (18-24)
8%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 5%
Black 13%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 74%
Off-Campus (Renters) 8%
With Family 19%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~528 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Martin?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Tennessee-Martin?
Tuition at The University of Tennessee-Martin is $8,546 for in-state students and $14,586 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,151.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Martin?
The graduation rate at The University of Tennessee-Martin is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is The University of Tennessee-Martin a good school?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Tennessee-Martin?
The University of Tennessee-Martin has a total enrollment of 6,941 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near The University of Tennessee-Martin?
Yes! Approximately 8% of students at The University of Tennessee-Martin live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 528 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology