Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees in Tennessee by ROI
Colleges in Tennessee ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Tennessee
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$234,066
Across Tennessee programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,929
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$122,056 | $39,004 | $31,068 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Jackson State Community College
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$183,408 | $34,360 | $15,304 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fortis Institute-Nashville
Grad rate: 50.3% |
-$307,160 | $32,646 | $36,210 | $35,304 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$323,639 | $30,691 | $29,136 | $29,028 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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