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 University of Memphis, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% 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 University of Memphis
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 Science | $57,233 | $90,207 | -16% | #242 of 349 | #188 | $22,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $65,222 | $89,702 | -18% | #169 of 189 | #141 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,386 | $89,516 | -3% | #204 of 318 | #86 | $26,199 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,137 | $89,515 | -11% | #240 of 258 | #160 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $62,454 | $88,279 | -6% | #88 of 118 | #45 | $25,250 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,465 | $79,914 | -1% | #15 of 34 | #9 | $24,875 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,780 | $79,598 | -8% | #199 of 233 | #107 | $27,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,680 | $75,444 | -15% | #876 of 966 | #749 | $23,963 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $51,524 | $73,323 | -12% | #126 of 166 | #93 | $27,608 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,425 | $71,038 | -7% | #456 of 796 | #338 | $23,325 |
| Marketing | $43,986 | $67,468 | -3% | #238 of 516 | #146 | $21,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $44,395 | $65,132 | -22% | #398 of 452 | #335 | $23,550 |
| Mathematics | $57,310 | $65,079 | -6% | #211 of 309 | #150 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,611 | $65,045 | -5% | #576 of 1176 | #365 | $22,247 |
| International Business | $40,857 | $62,729 | -14% | #97 of 115 | #80 | $21,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $39,819 | $58,237 | -8% | #123 of 178 | #92 | $21,250 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $37,534 | $57,162 | -27% | #83 of 84 | #77 | — |
| Biology | $32,145 | $53,784 | -6% | #569 of 841 | #399 | $22,375 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,900 | $53,399 | -4% | #386 of 660 | #212 | $25,941 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $31,190 | $52,627 | -7% | #92 of 137 | #65 | $26,541 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $51,232 | -1% | #54 of 103 | #17 | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $37,999 | $50,497 | -2% | #182 of 345 | #114 | $21,623 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,305 | $50,126 | -8% | #411 of 610 | #295 | $24,900 |
| Political Science and Government | $27,600 | $50,070 | -21% | #518 of 565 | #441 | $20,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,229 | $49,707 | -11% | #156 of 207 | #114 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $32,820 | $49,445 | -12% | #143 of 187 | #102 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,158 | $48,798 | -8% | #325 of 476 | #234 | $29,025 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,451 | $48,064 | +16% | #76 of 423 | #30 | $28,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $44,664 | $47,465 | -6% | #135 of 177 | #105 | $21,852 |
| History | $30,652 | $47,449 | -6% | #308 of 459 | #204 | $22,625 |
| Anthropology | $23,112 | $46,560 | +-0% | #91 of 188 | #44 | $20,000 |
| Social Work | $36,220 | $46,494 | -10% | #351 of 420 | #303 | $31,250 |
| Chemistry | $36,881 | $46,490 | -29% | #208 of 209 | #202 | $19,250 |
| Psychology | $31,582 | $45,700 | -10% | #769 of 1027 | #555 | $24,875 |
| Music | $27,353 | $45,321 | +6% | #110 of 268 | #67 | $20,545 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,502 | $44,293 | -7% | #515 of 680 | #412 | $26,750 |
| Sociology | $34,822 | $43,595 | -17% | #414 of 462 | #346 | $25,665 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,922 | $42,605 | -24% | #604 of 660 | #558 | $23,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,948 | $41,383 | -15% | #477 of 576 | #407 | $21,750 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $23,533 | $39,001 | -22% | #83 of 90 | #72 | $21,279 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,055 | $38,440 | -3% | #161 of 255 | #95 | $19,000 |
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 University of Memphis Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Room | $6,330 | |
| Board | $4,560 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,070 | $32,510 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,985 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,003 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,357 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,600 |
| $110,001+ | $19,252 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
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