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Tennessee State University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Tennessee State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Tennessee State University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $29,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $53,000 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $51,900 , and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at $41,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $80,600 , followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $67,900 , and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) at $64,500 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Tennessee State University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Tennessee State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $80,600
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $67,900
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) $64,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) $54,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $52,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $51,900
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $41,400
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,100
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,400
Social Work (Master's Degree) $38,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,100
Agriculture (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,900
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,700
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,700
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,100
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,900
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,200
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,700
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,500
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,400
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,500

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221838.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026