Is Tennessee Technological University worth it?
Tennessee Technological University is a public, four-year institution in Cookeville, Tennessee (small town). It awarded 2,443 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and mechanical engineering.
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Federal context for Tennessee Technological University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,112
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,413
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,501
Average net price
$14,246
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
2,443
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,698
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,034 | $43,264 | 266 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $61,379 | $71,762 | 170 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $66,228 | $84,267 | 157 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $33,678 | $44,846 | 156 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,994 | $60,642 | 141 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $63,180 | $90,521 | 105 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,759 | $96,302 | 90 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's | $59,622 | $77,658 | 89 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,293 | $42,830 | 85 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,087 | $49,220 | 78 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $47,918 | $51,745 | 76 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $29,114 | $39,565 | 76 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $33,508 | $52,085 | 70 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $60,300 | $91,580 | 68 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,170 | $50,530 | 68 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 106 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 104 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 3,946 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 2,799 |
| Manufacturing | 13% | 2,203 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 2,025 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,133 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 952 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 730 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 638 |
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Sources: federal figures for Tennessee Technological University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page