University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · 12,701 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$16K
Graduation rate
53%
Acceptance rate
72%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
37%
Earnings (all students)
$44K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 38152 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$26K
Federal aid / UG
$9K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1088 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 480 |
| Undergraduate composition | 35% White · 41% Black · 12% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.memphis.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $64K | — |
| Computer Engineering. | $61K | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60K | $20K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $58K | $23K |
| Civil Engineering. | $57K | $21K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $52K | $23K |
| Computer Science. | $52K | $18K |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $52K | $31K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $46K | $23K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $45K | $20K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $44K | $22K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $43K | $24K |
Compare with similar colleges in — TN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $14K | 74% | $15K | $65K |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $11K | 54% | $13K | $53K |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $11K | 56% | $11K | $56K |
| East Tennessee State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $49K |
| Tennessee Technological University | $12K | 56% | $11K | $53K |
| Austin Peay State University | $9K | 42% | $12K | $49K |
| Pellissippi State Community College | $5K | — | $6K | $43K |
| Nashville State Community College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
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