ETSU Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

43% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

44% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for East Tennessee State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 20% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 38% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 44% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from East Tennessee State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. East Tennessee State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending East Tennessee State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $31,500 per year
after 7 years $33,700 per year
after 8 years $34,700 per year
after 9 years $36,800 per year
after 10 years $40,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former East Tennessee State University students who are working and no longer in school is $40,000, which is 17% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$20,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

50%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$211 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

50% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your ETSU student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to East Tennessee State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220075.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026