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The University of Tennessee Southern Student Outcomes

  • 4 Year
  • Pulaski, TN
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

41% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

49% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for The University of Tennessee Southern
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 45% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 49% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 49% 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 The University of Tennessee Southern. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. The University of Tennessee Southern is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,900 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending The University of Tennessee Southern
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $27,000 per year
after 7 years $29,100 per year
after 8 years $28,500 per year
after 9 years $31,400 per year
after 10 years $34,900 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former The University of Tennessee Southern students who are working and no longer in school is $34,900, which is 2% 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

$22,315

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

64%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$230 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

43% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your The University of Tennessee Southern student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to The University of Tennessee Southern often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220701.

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

Last updated: August 2026