Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public, four-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee (midsize city), part of the The University of Tennessee system. It awarded 8,794 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in marketing management; logistics, materials, and supply chain management; and research and experimental psychology.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is part of The University of Tennessee
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$44,937
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,631
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,249
Average net price
$18,976
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
8,794
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
30,418
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $59,147 | $82,074 | 439 |
| Social Work | Master's | $46,667 | $55,624 | 310 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,298 | $77,118 | 265 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,374 | $57,020 | 245 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,086 | $49,003 | 226 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $53,826 | $83,793 | 210 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,896 | $70,661 | 210 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,756 | $90,623 | 183 |
| Law | First professional | $65,905 | $103,272 | 163 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,487 | $58,149 | 163 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $106,707 | $132,036 | 162 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $29,728 | $60,073 | 144 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $41,258 | $57,394 | 142 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $95,509 | $123,713 | 136 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $47,975 | $51,494 | 134 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor's | 391 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 365 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 341 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 305 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 256 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 253 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 247 |
| Management Science | Master's | 235 |
| Social Work | Master's | 218 |
| Business Statistics | Bachelor's | 177 |
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Sources: federal figures for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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