Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · Public · 8,698 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$16K
Graduation rate
56%
Acceptance rate
76%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
35%
Earnings (all students)
$48K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Very small |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 38505-0001 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$29K
Federal aid / UG
$4K
Est. net price
$26K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1151 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Undergraduate composition | 80% White · 4% Black · 6% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.tntech.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $67K | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $67K | $16K |
| Computer Science. | $64K | $18K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $63K | $16K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $61K | $19K |
| Civil Engineering. | $58K | $19K |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $55K | $19K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53K | $18K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $40K | $17K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $40K | $18K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38K | $12K |
| Marketing. | $38K | $14K |
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 |
| University of Memphis | $11K | 53% | $15K | $52K |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $11K | 56% | $11K | $56K |
| East Tennessee State University | $11K | 55% | $13K | $49K |
| 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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